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The October birthstone symbolizes a pledge of friendship. The name, opal, is derived from the Indian word for "stone". The unique characteristic of these gems is their opalescence, a rainbow-like iridescence which changes with the angle of light. Opals are commonly mined in Australia and Brazil.
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