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Quiz about Guilding the Stones December
Quiz about Guilding the Stones December

Guilding the Stones: December Trivia Quiz


The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series comes to an end. According to the American Gem Society the December birthstone is turquoise. I hope you enjoy this quiz on this beautiful stone.

A multiple-choice quiz by JaneMarple. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
JaneMarple
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
319,775
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
686
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Question 1 of 10
1. Turquoise is a hydrous phosphate of two minerals. One is copper. Which is the other? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which area of the world has been the most important source of turquoise? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Turquoise turns a certain colour in Neyshabur, when heated. But what colour? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was called "Country of Turquoise" by the native Monitu? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What do Bedouin people use to mine for turquoise in Sinai? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Turquoise is found in Sinai in sandstone. But what was it originally overlaid with? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where is the oldest turquoise mine in America believed to be? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the Book of Exodus, who was supposed to have worn a "breastplate of judgment"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which explorer reportedly found turquoise in present-day Sichuan? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The mask of Tutankhamen was also inlaid with turquoise. What year did Howard Carter find Tutankhamen's tomb? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Turquoise is a hydrous phosphate of two minerals. One is copper. Which is the other?

Answer: Aluminium

The colour of turquoises can vary from white to sky blue. They can also be blue-green to a greenish-yellow. The green colour might be the impurities of iron, which sometimes replaces aluminium.
2. Which area of the world has been the most important source of turquoise?

Answer: Iran

Iran used to be called Persia. It has been well known for turquoise for over two thousand years.
3. Turquoise turns a certain colour in Neyshabur, when heated. But what colour?

Answer: Green

This is due to dehydration. Iranian turquoise has been mined and traded for centuries.
4. What was called "Country of Turquoise" by the native Monitu?

Answer: Sinai Peninsula

The Wadi Maghareh is believed to be one of the important turquoise mines together with Serabit el-Khadim. There is a temple near the Wadi Maghareh mine which is dedicated to Hathor.
5. What do Bedouin people use to mine for turquoise in Sinai?

Answer: Homemade gunpowder

The colour of Sinai turquoise is usually greener than the Iranian material. It is usually the most translucent of the turquoises. Miners risk the danger of flash floods in the rainy season.
6. Turquoise is found in Sinai in sandstone. But what was it originally overlaid with?

Answer: Basalt

Copper and iron workings are present in the Sinai area. It is also known as Egyptian turquoise.
7. Where is the oldest turquoise mine in America believed to be?

Answer: New Mexico

All options are well known for their turquoise. High iron levels mean greens and yellows predominate in the turquoise.
8. In the Book of Exodus, who was supposed to have worn a "breastplate of judgment"?

Answer: Aaron

The breastplate was adorned with twelve gemstones, set in gold and arranged in four rows. Each stone had the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Two of these gemstones have been translated to have been turquoise.
9. Which explorer reportedly found turquoise in present-day Sichuan?

Answer: Marco Polo

For over 300 years, China has been a minor source of turquoise. Most of the turquoise from China is exported.
10. The mask of Tutankhamen was also inlaid with turquoise. What year did Howard Carter find Tutankhamen's tomb?

Answer: 1922

Tutankhamen became a King when he was only nine years old. His tomb, found in the Valley of the Kings, was almost completely intact, when it was discovered.
Source: Author JaneMarple

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This quiz is part of series Guilding The Stone - a QMG Series:

In 2009, the Quiz Makers Guild produced a monthly series of quizzes inspired by birthstones. Here they are, all neatly arranged together in their proper order!

  1. Guilding the Stone-January Average
  2. Guilding the Stone - March Tough
  3. Guilding the Stone - April Average
  4. Guilding the Stone - May Tough
  5. Guilding the Stone - June Tough
  6. Guilding the Stone: July Tough
  7. Guilding the Stone - August Average
  8. Guilding the Stone: September Average
  9. Guilding the Stone: October Average
  10. Guilding the Stones: November Average
  11. Guilding the Stones: December Average

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