I won't lie! This is NOT an easy test.
Unlike the Diamond Quiz (Which isn't a walk in the park either), Gemstones are a far different subject. I mean, there are thousands upon thousands of Gemstones that range anywhere from Mineral Gemstones (like Common Birthstones) to Organic Gemstones (like Pearl and Ivory) to Artificial Gems and Created Gemstones (like Cubic Zirconia and Created Alexandrite).
Gemstones are a vast and endless sea of Colors, Properties, Composition and Chemicals. You would have to be an expert in just about every field of Gemstone to be able to breeze through this test.
But that's not the purpose for this Quiz. While I know it's difficult, I have gone through lengths to keep it as simple as possible and to hopefully teach and interest you in the Wonderful World of Gemstones!
So don't worry if you have to guess and scratch your head on these... It's all in good fun! I'll explain the Answers at the end of the Quiz where you'll be able to also see your test scores! So grab a Pencil and Paper, Write down your Answers, Check them at the end, and Good Luck on the Quiz. (There are only 50 Questions!!!)
Here we go...
The Gemstone Quiz!
1) For a Rock to be considered a Gemstone, it
MUST have great what?
A) Clarity
B) Color
C) Beauty
D) Abundance
2) The Birthstone for which Month is considered a
Kaleidoscope?
A) April
B) June
C) September
D) October
3)
Hardness in Gemstones refers to what?
A) Its Resistance to Scratching
B) Its Durability
C) Its position on the Moh's Scale
D) Its ability to break along Planar Surfaces
4)
Transparent Beryl is what Gemstone?
A) White Sapphire
B) Aquamarine
C) Cubic Zirconia
D) Watermelon Tourmaline
5) Are Synthetic Gemstones considered a
Mineral?
A) Yes
B) No
6) Out of all the Gemstones in the World,
NONE have the occurrence of Gold in them?
A) True
B) False
7) Tanzanite is an Official
Birthstone for the Month of December?
A) True
B) False
8)
Hematite is what Color?
A) Black
B) Dark Blue
C) Shades of Green
D) Steel Grey
9) Is Color a reliable Characteristic that can be used to
Identify a Gemstone?
A) Yes
B) No
10) Which is
NOT a Hue of Color?
A) Red
B) Blue
C) Black
D) Green
