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1.
Elementary Gems
Identify the only gemstone composed of just one element.
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2.
Stones
What gemstone found in ancient Egyptian ornaments is still traditionally used in Navajo
jewelry?
A. ruby
B. jade
C. pearl
D. sapphire
E. turquoise
3.
Weighty Terms
Name the unit of weight for precious gems. Answer…………………………..………………
4.
Symbols
In metals, it is represented by iron. In precious stones, it is represented by the ruby. In planets, it
stands for Mars. Name this color associated with martyrdom, magnanimity, charity, and divine
love. Answer………………………………………………………………………………..…
5.
Valuable Deposits
Gemstones are often mined in deposits of ...
A. talc
B. calcite
C. chromite
D. corundum
E. chalcopyrite
6.
Precious Stones
If you alphabetically arrange the five recognized precious stones, which is last on the list?
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7.
Silicates
A transparent variety of which silicate mineral is used as a gemstone?
A. emery
B. zircon
C. asbestos
D. uraninite
E. serpentine
8.
Coal
Dense black coal capable of taking a high polish and used for beads and jewelry is called ...
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9.
Surfaces.
The top of a cut gemstone usually has a fairly large flat surface, but the sides and bottom are cut
into dozens of small flat surfaces called ...? Answer……………………………………….…
10.
Color Combos
By combining the hues characteristic of sulfur and azurite, you could produce the color of which
gem?
A. ruby
B. pearl
C. emerald
D. diamond
E. amethyst
11.
Arts & Crafts
What technique is being used by a jeweler who fills a mold with a liquid metal which then
hardens and sets? Answer…………………………………………………………………
12.
Australian Jewels
Lightning Ridge in Australia is the primary source of what gemstone?
A. jasper
B. rubies
C. emeralds
D. green onyx
E. black opals
13.
Lapidary
The most common color for lapis lazuli is ... Answer…………………………………………
14.
Jewelry Jargon
The terms marquis, baguette, and brilliant are used by jewelers to indicate what characteristic of
gemstones? Answer…………………………………………………………….……………..……
15.
Pointed Patterns
Slender six-pointed star patterns are often present in ...
A. opals
B. pearls
C. diamonds
D. emeralds
E. sapphires
16.
Record Holders
Weighing 3106 carats, the largest diamond ever found was unearthed in South Africa. Name this
colossal gem.
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17.
Cuts
A bevel cut may be at any angle except what kind of angle?
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18.
Rock Hounds
One who cuts and polishes gems and minerals is working in ...
A. lapidary
B. mineralogy
C. paleontology
D. stratigraphy
E. astrogeology
19.
Secretions
Secretions from the mantles of certain bivalve mollusks produce what gemstone?
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20.
Amethyst
Amethyst is a purple variety of what mineral composed of silica?
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21.
Mineral Merit
Which is not one of the factors that determine the value of a diamond?
A. cut
B. color
C. carats
D. clarity
E. carbon content
22.
Hard Rock
What precious gem is an extremely hard variety of aluminum oxide which owes its pale blue to
deep indigo color to small amounts of iron and titanium? Answer………………………………
23.
Characteristic Colors
In precious stones, it is represented by the pearl. In metals, it is represented by silver. It stands
for the goddess Diana or the Moon. Name this color symbolic of purity, truth, and innocence.
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24.
Hallmarks
What two precious metals are given hallmarks as an indication of their fineness?
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25.
Rock Art
Name the semi-precious stone which the Chinese associated with many human virtues and
carved for ritual or decorative purposes.
A. opal
B. jade
C. pewter
D. pyrite
E. calcite
26.
Jewelry Making
Name the process consisting of these steps:
 a wax model is surrounded by clay
 the clay is baked
 metal is poured into the space left by the melted wax
27.
Gold
The finest gold jewelry is marked 18K. The material in this jewelry contains how many parts of
metal other than gold?
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28.
Precious Stones
Which precious stone is not organic?
A. jet
B. ruby
C. pearl
D. coral
E. amber
29.
Sacred Symbols
They symbolized resurrection and immortality and were frequently carved from precious stones
and metals for use as charms and ornaments by the ancient Egyptians. Name these sacred
beetles.
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30.
Gem Geography
The best sapphires and rubies come from Sri Lanka. From what South American country do the
world's finest emeralds come?
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Answers to GEM QUIZ -1
1. diamond
16. Cullinan
2. E
17. right
3. carat
18. A
4. red
19. pearl
5. D
20. quartz
6. sapphire
21. E
7. B
22. sapphire
8. jet
23. white
9. facets
24. gold, silver
10. C
25. B
11. casting
26. lost-wax
12. E
27. six 28. B
13. blue
29. scarabs
14. the cut
30. Colombia
15. E