Those born in the month of October, under both the Libra and Scorpio zodiac sign, have been assigned opal as their birthstone. Opal is one of the most stunning stones, as it can be classified as both black and white, but also includes flecks of colors such as red, orange, blue, green, and purple. Their clarity can be deemed opaque, translucent, or even transparent, making them one of the most versatile gems (via Almanac).
Opals were once considered very rare as they were exclusively found in present-day Slovenia before being discovered in Australia in the 19th century, per Moon Magic. They were considered to have strong magical properties, including bringing good fortune to those lucky enough to own one of the gems. However, they did gain a bit of a reputation as well when they were associated with the evil eye in Russian lore, and they were deemed cursed in Sir Walter Scott's 1829 novel "Anne of Geierstein," per Opal Auctions.
However, these days opal is considered one of the most beautiful stones with many people adding them to their crystal collection and those born in October wearing them proudly as their birthstone.
