The month has three birthstones: alexandrite, pearl and moonstone. Alexandrite is a rare variety of mineral that changes color depending on the light, according to the Geological Institute of America.

Other countries that mine zircon include Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. What color is my birthstone? Learn which gemstone represents each month and what it means.

The diamond is the birthstone for April. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. While this gemstone is well-known for its colorless or white variety, there are colored diamonds ...