what is the official birthstone for october?

Answer 1

Opal--in fact, it's considered unlucky for anyone to wear opals if they aren't born in October. There are two types--Australian opals and Mexican opals.

Australian opals are the kind you think of traditionally--milky with colored highlights. They are only polished, not faceted, because they're such a soft stone (it's also recommended that you not wear one all the time, because you might break it).

Mexican opals are clear stones which range anywhere from red to yellow. They can be facet-cut, and I think they are somewhat harder. Both types are referred to as fire opals, depending on who you're talking to.

Answer 2

The birthstone of October is Opal and there is an alternative stone which is Pink Tourmaline.

For more information you could check these sites out:

http://www.jewelryformother.com/birthstone_info/october_opal_pink_tourmaline.html

http://www.kingsjewelry.com/learning_gemstones_oct.shtml

Answer 3

The october birthstone is Opal like hurricane opal from 1995.

Answer 4

October Birthstone : Opal
Birthstone Color: Multi-colored

Alternate Birthstone: Pink Tourmaline

For myths and history:
http://www.about-birthstones.com/octoberbirthstone.html

Answer 5

Opal is the offical birthstone

There are alternative birthstones such as Tourmaline which comes in every color.

Answer 6

Opal

Answer 7

Opal

Answer 8

Opal

Answer 9

Opal

Answer 10

Opal,by the way I am an Opal.Opal is made out of Silica and Opal is tons of colours.