What is the October
birth stone?
October has two birthstones -- Pink Opal, the equivalent Swarovski
crystal color is Rose and white-opal.
The name opal is derived
from the the Latin word "opalus," which means "precious stone." Opal
is a soft stone, easily altered
in appearance with changes in heat and/or pressure. This mineral
contains varying amounts of water within it that determine
the appearance of the gemstone. When water evaporates out of
an opal, the stone appears slightly smaller and the stress
of the evaporation creates cracks on it. |