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Gemstones Multiple Choice Quiz | General

An assortment of questions all about gemstones. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by LMN. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
LMN

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,349

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5372

Last 3 plays: gwendylyn14 (7/10), Guest 103 (4/10), Guest 89 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which colourful gem is Australia well known for mining? Hint

Garnet

Agate

Opal

Onyx

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is one of the world's largest emeralds called? Hint

Starlight

Large Emerald

Mogul Emerald

Green Demon

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Question 3 of 10

3. The classic colour of the ruby is _______ ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following countries holds the oldest Sapphire mines in the world? Hint

Zambia

Argentina

Sri Lanka

New Zealand

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Question 5 of 10

5. What trait does the Topaz share with the Diamond? Hint

Both are only clear in colour

Both are hard gemstones, but can be split with a single blow.

Both mined heavily in Fiji

Both said to cure arthritis

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which gemstone is said to be "Born of Fire"? Hint

Peridot

Garnet

Ruby

Opal

7. I am mined all over the world including Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina. My colour is associated with royalty. I was considered in the Middle Ages to encourage celibacy. What gem am I? Hint

Amethyst

Diamond

Aquamarine

Topaz

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following gemstones has a type called the 'Santa Maria'? Hint

Citrine

Ruby

Aquamarine

Onyx

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sometimes amethyst and citrine colours are found in the same crystal of quartz. What are these gemstones called? Hint

Amethyst Citrine

Quartz Blended

Citryst

Ametrine

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which gemstone was once sung about to be "a girl's best friend?"

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which colourful gem is Australia well known for mining?

Answer: Opal

The first pieces of opal were first found by gold panners in 1863. Mines at White Cliffs began producing in 1890.

2. What is one of the world's largest emeralds called?

Answer: Mogul Emerald

It weighs 217.80 carats and is approximately 10 cm high. Sold at Christie's of London for 2.2 million US dollars to an anonymous buyer.

3. The classic colour of the ruby is _______ ?

Answer: red

4. Which of the following countries holds the oldest Sapphire mines in the world?

Answer: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) started the mining of sapphires in ancient times.

5. What trait does the Topaz share with the Diamond?

Answer: Both are hard gemstones, but can be split with a single blow.

Apparently this is the reason why it should be protected from hard knocks.

6. Which gemstone is said to be "Born of Fire"?

Answer: Peridot

Rocks that are created by volcanoes will often contain small crystals of peridot.

7. I am mined all over the world including Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina. My colour is associated with royalty. I was considered in the Middle Ages to encourage celibacy. What gem am I?

Answer: Amethyst

Also, the Amethyst, in Ancient Greek times, was often used in the creation and decoration of goblets as it was believed to help drunkenness.

8. Which of the following gemstones has a type called the 'Santa Maria'?

Answer: Aquamarine

These rare Aquamarines are found in the Santa Maria de Itabira mine in Brazil. They are a deep blue colour.

9. Sometimes amethyst and citrine colours are found in the same crystal of quartz. What are these gemstones called?

Answer: Ametrine

The Anahi Mine in Bolivia is the major world producer of ametrine.

10. Which gemstone was once sung about to be "a girl's best friend?"

Answer: Diamond

Source: Author LMN

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