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=** Opal **= =** Opal is made out of water, silica and sand.The gem is the birthstone of October. It is found in Vienna, Austria but, in Austria they find black and white opals. It can also be found in Mexico. Opal is the second softest gem, it can be scratched with a knife and chipped. If you wear an opal, the Romans **** believe that it gives you love and hope. **= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = Bibliography = Helper, Mark A. "Opal." //World Book Student.//World Book, 2012. Web. 15 May 2012. = =