03/10/2026
๐October babies, this one's for you! Opal is your birthstone, and it's a magical one โจ
Here are 5 fun facts about this October birthstone:
๐ No two opals are the same.Each stone has its own unique play of colour, like a tiny galaxy in your hand.
๐Opal is formed from water and silica.
Over millions of years, silica rich water seeps into rock crevices and hardens into the shimmering gemstone we love.
๐ฆ๐บ Australia produces around 95% of the world's precious opal.
๐ฎAncient Romans called it "The queen of gems". They believed opal held the powers of every gemstone, thanks to its rainbow of colours.
๐งOpal contains up to 20% of water. Doesn't like extreme heat or harsh chemicals.
Is opal your birthstone? Tell us your birthday month in the comments ๐ and tag a fellow October baby who needs to see this! ๐
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