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Rocks and Minerals Trivia Quiz

Well, I got rid of the pretentious introduction, and I think this looks better now. This quiz is all about rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Flynn_17. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Flynn_17

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
64,507

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1193

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Sphaerocobaltite is a rare mineral found in Zimbabwe. What is its more common moniker? Hint

Cobaltocalcite

Sphaerocalcite

Cobaltite

Sphaeritoides

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Question 2 of 5

2. Hubeite is named after the area in which it is found. Where is it actually found? Hint

Hube, Australia

Hubei, China

Hubeias, Greece

Hubi, Japan

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Question 3 of 5

3. 'Parascuttela bonali legsnanensis' is an echinoid from which period or epoch? Hint

Cretaceous

Oligocene

Miocene

Eocene

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Question 4 of 5

4. Herkimer Diamond is not a diamond at all, but in fact is a very fine specimen which mineral? Hint

Quartzite

Calcite

Opal

Quartz

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Question 5 of 5

5. This is a very rare mineral that is only found in a pond on the side of a mountain in the Dominican Republic. What is the name of this mineral? Hint

Toremar

Larimar

Toreite

Dioptase

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sphaerocobaltite is a rare mineral found in Zimbabwe. What is its more common moniker?

Answer: Cobaltocalcite

This mineral, contradictory to its name, is actually pink.

2. Hubeite is named after the area in which it is found. Where is it actually found?

Answer: Hubei, China

Hubeite is brown and is made up of thousands of thin crystals.

3. 'Parascuttela bonali legsnanensis' is an echinoid from which period or epoch?

Answer: Miocene

This is from the middle miocene epoch.

4. Herkimer Diamond is not a diamond at all, but in fact is a very fine specimen which mineral?

Answer: Quartz

From Herkimer Mines, U.S.A

5. This is a very rare mineral that is only found in a pond on the side of a mountain in the Dominican Republic. What is the name of this mineral?

Answer: Larimar

This mineral is renowned for its beauty.

Source: Author Flynn_17

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