The birthstones for November are topaz and citrine. Topaz comes in a variety of colors, while citrine is known for its yellow and orange hues. Both stones are believed to have calming energies and bring fortune and warmth to the wearer. Good-quality topaz and citrine gems are not as rare as for many of their counterparts, making them affordably priced. Citrine is a variety of quartz that ranges from pale yellow to brownish orange in color. It is closely related to the gemstone amethyst, which is the purple variety of the mineral quartz. Citrine is rare, so it is rarely mined. Instead, the majority of citrine currently on the market is made from the heating of smokey quartz, a widely accepted practice in the gem industry that occurs on-site at mines. Topaz, on the other hand, is a naturally occurring neo-silicate mineral that occurs as a prismatic crystal. The word "topaz" likely comes from the Sanskrit word "tapas" which means "fire".

In conclusion, those born in November have two beautiful birthstones to choose from, topaz and citrine, which offer eye-catching colors and sizes.