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Crystals for October
October's birthstone is opal. The month is shared by Libra and Scorpio, holds the festival of Samhain, and its full moon is traditionally the Hunter's Moon.
Birthstones
Opal shows a play of colour from tiny silica spheres. Tourmaline grows in more colours than almost any other gem. Opalite is a man-made glass, not opal.
Libra stones (23 September – 22 October)
Crystal tradition links Libra with Rose quartz, Lepidolite, Opal, Tourmaline and Ametrine. Full Libra crystal guide.
Scorpio stones (23 October – 21 November)
Crystal tradition links Scorpio with Black obsidian, Black tourmaline, Malachite, Labradorite and Turquoise. Full Scorpio crystal guide.
Stones for Samhain
Many people decorate a seasonal altar for Samhain with Black obsidian, Smoky quartz and Onyx. See the Wheel of the Year.
The Hunter's Moon
October's full moon is the Hunter's Moon, the full moon after the Harvest Moon, when hunters stocked up for winter by its light. Full moon names.
All October stones
Opal, Tourmaline, Opalite, Rose quartz, Lepidolite, Black obsidian, Black tourmaline, Malachite, Smoky quartz and Onyx.
October stones in the shop
Questions answered
What crystal is for October?
Opal is the October birthstone; Libra stones include Rose quartz and Lepidolite; Scorpio stones include Black obsidian and Black tourmaline.
What is a good crystal gift for a October birthday?
A opal piece, or the stone of their star sign.
Key facts (summary)
- October's birthstone is opal.
- Opal is the October birthstone; Libra stones include Rose quartz and Lepidolite; Scorpio stones include Black obsidian and Black tourmaline.
- A opal piece, or the stone of their star sign.
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