Opal
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Opal is the birthstone of October and also the accepted gem for the 14th wedding anniversary.
The name opal comes from the Sanskrit upala for precious stone. Opals are not very hard only rating a 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale
Early Greeks believed the opal bestowed powers of foresight and prophecy upon its owner, while in Arabian folklore, it is said that the stone fell from heaven in flashes of lightning. To the Romans, it was considered to be a token of hope and purity.
