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Quiz about Gemstones
Quiz about Gemstones

Gemstones Multiple Choice Quiz | General


An assortment of questions all about gemstones. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by LMN. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
LMN
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
82,349
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5363
Last 3 plays: Guest 192 (9/10), Guest 82 (4/10), Guest 174 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which colourful gem is Australia well known for mining? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is one of the world's largest emeralds called? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The classic colour of the ruby is _______ ?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following countries holds the oldest Sapphire mines in the world? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What trait does the Topaz share with the Diamond? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which gemstone is said to be "Born of Fire"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
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


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following gemstones has a type called the 'Santa Maria'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Sometimes amethyst and citrine colours are found in the same crystal of quartz. What are these gemstones called? Hint


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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