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October Birthstone

The birthstone for October is opal and tourmaline, according to the American Gem Society's modern birthstone list. Below you'll find each October birthstone with its facts, history, meaning and care.

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October Birthstone

  • Black Tourmaline
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    Black Tourmaline

    Striated black crystals of schorl – the most popular protection and grounding stone in crystal lore.

  • Green Tourmaline

    Green Tourmaline

    Forest-green tourmaline, an October birthstone – a crystal lore stone of growth and vitality.

  • Opal
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    Opal

    October's birthstone – silica spheres that split light into flashing rainbow colours.

  • Pink Tourmaline
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    Pink Tourmaline

    Rose-pink to raspberry tourmaline, an October birthstone – treasured by China's last empress.

  • Watermelon Tourmaline

    Watermelon Tourmaline

    Tourmaline with a pink heart and green rind, just like a watermelon slice – a stone of balance and joy.

Birthstone months follow the American Gem Society list.

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