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What is the Birthstone for October?
Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection. Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for October? The following old poem
provides the answer! And this page provides some information about the
meaning of the October gem stone, the color, symbolism and significance of
this lovely birth stone:
October Birth stone
poem - the Opal
"October's child
is born for woe,
And life's vicissitudes must know,
But lay an opal on her breast,
And hope will lull those woes to rest."
October Birthstone - Properties of the Opal
For those who were born in the month of October the Opal is the
traditional birthstone. The October birthstone poem reflects some of the
properties with which the Opal is associated - hope, innocence and
purity. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for
the October Birthstone Opal are happiness, faithfulness, loyalty
and confidence. The healing properties of
the October birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems
relating to the eyes and eye infections. The Opal is also
used to enhance visualization, imagination, dreams and healing.
October Birthstone Zodiac
Sign
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version
of birthstones in addition to the twelve calendar months. The October
birthstone of the Opal is considered to be the birthstone for
Libra (The sign of the Scales) and relate to those born between
October 24 and November 22. The Zodiac sign of Libra also responds to
Peridot, Agate Aquamarine, Tourmaline and Sapphire.
October Birthstone -
Where are Opals found?
The popular October Gemstone of the Opal is found in the following
countries:
October Birthstone - the Color of the Opal
The name opal actually means "to see a change in color." The opal occurs
in several types of color. The White opal has a white body color with
pastel glints of rainbow color. Black opal has a blue, gray or black
body color. The black Boulder opal contains ironstone. Crystal or water
opal is The transparent or colorless opal contains brilliant flashes of
color within it. Fire opal is a transparent or a translucent opal with a
yellow, orange or red body color that may also have a flash of color.
Definition of the
Opal, the October Birthstone
Definition of Opal, the October birth stone: The word Opal is derived
from the Latin word "opalus" which means "a stone".
The precious opal presents a peculiar play of colors of delicate tints,
and is highly esteemed as a gem. One kind, with a varied play of color
in a reddish ground, is called the harlequin opal. The fire opal has
colors like the red and yellow of flame. The Common opal has a milky
appearance. Menilite is a brown impure variety, occurring in concretions
at Menilmontant, near Paris. Other varieties are cacholong, girasol,
hyalite, and geyserite. The crystal structure
of the Opal (hydrous silicon dioxide), the October birthstone, is
Amorphous. Opal miners restrict use of the term opal to precious opal,
calling material that does not show a good play of colors, 'potch'.
October Birth stone - the History of the Opal
For those who were born in the month of October the Opal is the
traditional birthstone. The history, myths, legends and folklore
surrounding the magical properties of different birthstones have been
handed down through the ages and from different civilisations. This
subject has been documented separately in the History of Birthstones section
which can be accessed by the link at the top of the page.
October - Birth Stone -
Gemstone - Birthday - Zodiac - Sign - Date - Month - Gemstone -
Gem - Chart - Color - Facts Information
Guide - Zodiac - History - Symbolism -
Significance - Birth - Stone - October
Birthstones &
Jewelry Insurance
Your home insurance policy may not fully cover you for birthstone
jewelry insurance, engagement ring insurance or wedding ring insurance.
Your home insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss
that occurs for other reasons. A typical home insurance policy will only
usually pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. Obtain a Jewelry
Insurance quote from the Chubb group of jewelry insurance.
October
Birthstone
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