Birthstone Color: Multi-colored
October birthstone sees eye to an explosion of bright colors, is no different to stimulate a rainbow after a summer. The Opal derives its name from the Latin "opalus" meaning precious jewel. Known for its unique ability to stop and reflect specific wavelengths of light, the Opal was called "Cupid Paederos" by the Romans, meaning a child beautiful as love. One explanation for this jewel is the legendary house that fell from the sky in a flash of lightning fire.
Opals ancient monarchs estimated, both for their beauty and their presumed protective powers. They were worn in rings and necklaces to ward off evil and protect the view. These stones were also ground and ingested for their healing properties and to ward off nightmares.
The Opal is prehistory. This is a non-crystallized silicon, a mineral close to the earth's surface in areas where ancient geothermal hot springs once existed. As the thermal silica layers were dried, mixed with water, is deposited in cracks and crevices of the rock is Opal. This stone actually contains up to 30% water, which makes chemicals or severe heat, the two that must be protected from dehydration and can lead to cracking and loss of iridescence. Opal is also monitored shots, because it is relatively soft and breaks easily.
Most of the opal deposits in the world, in South Australia. Other sources of this gemstone are Brazil, Mexico, Czechoslovakia and Nevada. Quality Opal is very expensive, especially by the caution, cutting, polishing, and when it should be exercised in jewelry.
A gift of Opal is a symbol of loyalty and trust. And the powerful energy radiating from the stone of fire will surely illuminate any occasion!
October Birthstone : Pink Tourmaline
Other Stones
An alternate birthstone for October, Pink Tourmaline has the seemingly magical properties of Pyro. Scientifically speaking, this means that takes place on heating the stone to a charge of static electricity, so they can attract light objects. No wonder that this stone was for its mystical properties centuries ago an honor! Like the "stone of the muse", was believed to stimulate the creative process of its support. Pink varieties range in color from pink tourmaline with ruby red and pastel are operated in Brazil, Afghanistan, Burma and India. A gift of this stone is a symbol of hope.
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