{"id":6557,"date":"2022-11-28T05:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=6557"},"modified":"2022-11-28T14:35:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T19:35:56","slug":"the-gemstone-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/the-gemstone-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"THE GEMSTONE QUIZ"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Free<\/div>\n

I won’t lie, this is not an easy test.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nGemstones are a complicated subject<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nI mean, there are thousands upon thousands of gemstones that range anywhere from mineral gemstones<\/strong> (like common birthstones) to organic gemstones<\/strong> (like pearl and ivory) to artificial gems and created gemstones<\/strong> (like cubic zirconia and created alexandrite).<\/p>\n

\nGemstones are a vast and endless sea of colors, properties, composition and chemicals. You would have to be an expert<\/strong> in just about every field of gemstone to be able to breeze through this test.<\/p>\n

\nBut that’s not the purpose for this quiz<\/strong>. While I know it’s difficult<\/strong>, 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSo don’t worry if you have to guess and scratch your head on these… It’s all in good fun.<\/strong> I’ll explain the answers at the end of the quiz where you’ll be able to also rate your test scores. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSo grab a pencil and paper, write down your answers<\/strong>, check them at the end, and good luck on the quiz (there are only 50 questions!!!<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

\nHere we go…<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gemstone Quiz:<\/h2>\n

\nStarting with….<\/p>\n

\n

Question 1:<\/h2>\n

\nFor a rock to be considered a gemstone, it must have great what?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Clarity<\/li>\n
  2. Color<\/li>\n
  3. Beauty<\/li>\n
  4. Abundance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Question 2:<\/h2>\n

    \nThe birthstone for which month is considered a kaleidoscope?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. April<\/li>\n
    2. June <\/li>\n
    3. September<\/li>\n
    4. October<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Question 3:<\/h2>\n

      \nHardness in gemstones refers to what?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Its Resistance to Scratching<\/li>\n
      2. Its Durability<\/li>\n
      3. Its position on the Moh’s scale<\/li>\n
      4. Its ability to break along planar surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Question 4:<\/h2>\n

        \nTransparent beryl is what gemstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. White sapphire<\/li>\n
        2. Aquamarine<\/li>\n
        3. Cubic zirconia<\/li>\n
        4. Watermelon tourmaline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Question 5:<\/h2>\n

          \nAre synthetic gemstones considered a mineral?<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Yes <\/li>\n
          2. No <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Question 6:<\/h2>\n

            \nOut of all the gemstones in the world, none have the occurrence of gold in them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. True<\/li>\n
            2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Question 7:<\/h2>\n

              \nTanzanite is an official birthstone for the month of december?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. True<\/li>\n
              2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Question 8:<\/h2>\n

                \nHematite is what color?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Black<\/li>\n
                2. Dark blue<\/li>\n
                3. Shades of green<\/li>\n
                4. Steel grey<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Question 9:<\/h2>\n

                  \nIs color a reliable characteristic that can be used to identify a gemstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Yes<\/li>\n
                  2. No<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Question 10:<\/h2>\n

                    \nWhich is not a hue of color?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Red<\/li>\n
                    2. Blue<\/li>\n
                    3. Black<\/li>\n
                    4. Green<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Question 11:<\/h2>\n

                      \nSapphires cannot be what color?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. Red<\/li>\n
                      2. White<\/li>\n
                      3. Yellow<\/li>\n
                      4. Orange<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Question 12:<\/h2>\n

                        \nThe gemstones emerald and topaz originated from the same parent rock?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. True<\/li>\n
                        2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Question 13:<\/h2>\n

                          \nWhat is the only mineral listed below that is harder than an alexandrite?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. Chrysoberyl<\/li>\n
                          2. Corundum<\/li>\n
                          3. Beryl <\/li>\n
                          4. Lapis Luzuli<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Question 14:<\/h2>\n

                            \nWhat is the most valuable gem in Asia?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. Tourmaline<\/li>\n
                            2. Citrine<\/li>\n
                            3. Cat’s Eye<\/li>\n
                            4. Garnet<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              Question 15:<\/h2>\n

                              \nThe rarest color of topaz is?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              1. White<\/li>\n
                              2. Green<\/li>\n
                              3. Violet<\/li>\n
                              4. Blue<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Question 16:<\/h2>\n

                                \nGarnets do not come in what color?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. Blue<\/li>\n
                                2. Red<\/li>\n
                                3. Purple<\/li>\n
                                4. Green<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Question 17:<\/h2>\n

                                  \nGemstones are usually cut how?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  1. Round<\/li>\n
                                  2. Narrow<\/li>\n
                                  3. Square<\/li>\n
                                  4. Deep<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    Question 18:<\/h2>\n

                                    \nWhat gemstone is said to keep you from getting drunk?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    1. Diamond<\/li>\n
                                    2. Amethyst<\/li>\n
                                    3. Emerald<\/li>\n
                                    4. Peridot<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      Question 19:<\/h2>\n

                                      \nWhich stone is not a real gemstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      1. Cat’s Eye<\/li>\n
                                      2. Bat’s Eye<\/li>\n
                                      3. Hawk’s Eye<\/li>\n
                                      4. Tiger’s Eye<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        Question 20:<\/h2>\n

                                        \nJade is the most precious gemstone in what country?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        1. China<\/li>\n
                                        2. Africa<\/li>\n
                                        3. Brazil<\/li>\n
                                        4. Zaire<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          Question 21:<\/h2>\n

                                          \nIf you rub amber with a cloth you will form static electricity?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          1. True<\/li>\n
                                          2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                            Question 22:<\/h2>\n

                                            \nG.F. Kunz is a famous gemologist known for what gemstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            1. Nephrite<\/li>\n
                                            2. Diamond<\/li>\n
                                            3. Sunstone<\/li>\n
                                            4. Kunzite<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              Question 23:<\/h2>\n

                                              \nWhat gemstone is often called the bad luck gemstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              1. Diamond<\/li>\n
                                              2. Opal<\/li>\n
                                              3. Emerald <\/li>\n
                                              4. Pearl<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                Question 24:<\/h2>\n

                                                \nA cabochon cut is what cut?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                1. Round<\/li>\n
                                                2. Domed<\/li>\n
                                                3. Tapered<\/li>\n
                                                4. Narrow<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                  Question 25:<\/h2>\n

                                                  \nMost gemstones are colorless when pure?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                    \n
                                                  1. True<\/li>\n
                                                  2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    Question 26:<\/h2>\n

                                                    \nEmeralds have oily pits?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                      \n
                                                    1. True<\/li>\n
                                                    2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                      Question 27:<\/h2>\n

                                                      \nThe best colored tanzanites come from Russia?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                        \n
                                                      1. True<\/li>\n
                                                      2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                        Question 28:<\/h2>\n

                                                        \nAn opal doublet is an opal that ___________?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                          \n
                                                        1. Has double the color of a normal opal<\/li>\n
                                                        2. Shows 2 distinct body hues<\/li>\n
                                                        3. Is 2 different gemstones glued together<\/li>\n
                                                        4. Is coated with varnish to make it more durable<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                          Question 29:<\/h2>\n

                                                          \nWhat birthstone can change from one color to another under different lighting?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                            \n
                                                          1. Sapphire<\/li>\n
                                                          2. Alexandrite<\/li>\n
                                                          3. Pearl<\/li>\n
                                                          4. Topaz<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                            Question 30:<\/h2>\n

                                                            \nWhat birthstone looks like a watermelon?<\/p>\n

                                                            \n___________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                            Question 31:<\/h2>\n

                                                            \nHow many star points does a star sapphire have?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                              \n
                                                            1. 4<\/li>\n
                                                            2. 5<\/li>\n
                                                            3. 6<\/li>\n
                                                            4. 8<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                              Question 32:<\/h2>\n

                                                              \nA .25 carat gemstone is what MM size?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                \n
                                                              1. 4.1 mm<\/li>\n
                                                              2. 2.4 mm<\/li>\n
                                                              3. 3.2 mm <\/li>\n
                                                              4. 3.5 mm<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                Question 33:<\/h2>\n

                                                                \nWhich blue is not a common topaz color?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                  \n
                                                                1. Sky blue<\/li>\n
                                                                2. London blue<\/li>\n
                                                                3. Swiss blue<\/li>\n
                                                                4. Sea blue<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                  Question 34:<\/h2>\n

                                                                  \nA fire opal is what color?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                    \n
                                                                  1. Orange<\/li>\n
                                                                  2. White<\/li>\n
                                                                  3. Green<\/li>\n
                                                                  4. Blue<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                    Question 35:<\/h2>\n

                                                                    \nOld, dried-out pearls usually turn what color?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                      \n
                                                                    1. Blue<\/li>\n
                                                                    2. Yellow <\/li>\n
                                                                    3. Black<\/li>\n
                                                                    4. Green <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                      Question 36:<\/h2>\n

                                                                      \nWhat birthstone is known as the sailor’s gem?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                        \n
                                                                      1. Sapphire<\/li>\n
                                                                      2. Ruby<\/li>\n
                                                                      3. Aquamarine<\/li>\n
                                                                      4. Pearl<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                        Question 37:<\/h2>\n

                                                                        \nAmetrine is a combination of what 2 birthstone months?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                          \n
                                                                        1. January & August<\/li>\n
                                                                        2. February & November<\/li>\n
                                                                        3. May & December<\/li>\n
                                                                        4. October & March<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                          Question 38:<\/h2>\n

                                                                          \nBlack onyx is not actually onyx?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                            \n
                                                                          1. True<\/li>\n
                                                                          2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                            Question 39:<\/h2>\n

                                                                            \nAlexandrite was named after a 12 year old boy in Russia?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                              \n
                                                                            1. True<\/li>\n
                                                                            2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                              Question 40:<\/h2>\n

                                                                              \nWhich one is not a gemstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                \n
                                                                              1. Jet<\/li>\n
                                                                              2. Shell<\/li>\n
                                                                              3. Lapus<\/li>\n
                                                                              4. Mother of Pearl<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                Question 41:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                \nThere is no accepted grading system for clarity in gemstones?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                  \n
                                                                                1. True<\/li>\n
                                                                                2. False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                  Question 42:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                  \nIf a step-cut has its corners cut off, what is it called?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                    \n
                                                                                  1. Emerald cut<\/li>\n
                                                                                  2. Cushion cut<\/li>\n
                                                                                  3. Baguette cut<\/li>\n
                                                                                  4. Oval cut <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                    Question 43:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                    \nWhat color of good quality jade is the most expensive?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                      \n
                                                                                    1. Lavender<\/li>\n
                                                                                    2. Red<\/li>\n
                                                                                    3. White<\/li>\n
                                                                                    4. Green<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                      Question 44:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                      \nWhat gemstone should never be put in an ultrasonic cleaner?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                        \n
                                                                                      1. Ruby<\/li>\n
                                                                                      2. Topaz<\/li>\n
                                                                                      3. Malachite<\/li>\n
                                                                                      4. Spinel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                        Question 45:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                        \nThe most valued color of moonstone is?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                          \n
                                                                                        1. Red<\/li>\n
                                                                                        2. Pink<\/li>\n
                                                                                        3. Blue<\/li>\n
                                                                                        4. Purple<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                          Question 46:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                          \nTiffany introduced tanzanite to the market in what year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                            \n
                                                                                          1. 1969<\/li>\n
                                                                                          2. 1954<\/li>\n
                                                                                          3. 1975<\/li>\n
                                                                                          4. 1990<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                            Question 47:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                            \nWhat color of pearl stands for money?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                              \n
                                                                                            1. Red<\/li>\n
                                                                                            2. Blue<\/li>\n
                                                                                            3. Yellow<\/li>\n
                                                                                            4. Green<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                              Question 48:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                              \nThe best gemstone to buy a guy is what?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                \n
                                                                                              1. Tiger’s Eye<\/li>\n
                                                                                              2. Sapphire<\/li>\n
                                                                                              3. Black Onyx<\/li>\n
                                                                                              4. Malachite<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                Question 49:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                \nOnly one month’s birthstone stands for devotion . Which one?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                1. January<\/li>\n
                                                                                                2. June<\/li>\n
                                                                                                3. July<\/li>\n
                                                                                                4. December<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                  Question 50:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                  \nWhat stone is said to protect against nightmares?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                  1. Moonstone<\/li>\n
                                                                                                  2. Bloodstone<\/li>\n
                                                                                                  3. Opal<\/li>\n
                                                                                                  4. Pearl<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                    \n

                                                                                                    Extra credit questions: (worth 2 pts each)<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                    \n(Just to help you out.)<\/p>\n

                                                                                                    Question 51:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                    \nWhat gemstone is made by “mantle tissue activation?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                    1. Sardonyx<\/li>\n
                                                                                                    2. Chocolate diamonds<\/li>\n
                                                                                                    3. Chocolate pearls<\/li>\n
                                                                                                    4. Moissanite diamonds<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                                      Question 52:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                      On the Moh’s scale of hardness , what gemstone is rated a 2.5?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                      1. Ivory<\/li>\n
                                                                                                      2. Quartz<\/li>\n
                                                                                                      3. Apatite<\/li>\n
                                                                                                      4. Morganite\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                                                                                        \n

                                                                                                        \nSo there you have it. 50 ways to say I love gemstones.<\/strong> How do you think you did?<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Check your answers below.<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nGrades and scores follow… Good luck!<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        \n

                                                                                                        Question 1 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Beauty –<\/strong> If it’s not beautiful, no one would want it.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 2 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nD – October –<\/strong> The opal has constantly changing colors.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 3 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – Its resistance to scratching.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 4 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Aquamarine –<\/strong> Transparent beryl is very water-like.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 5 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – No –<\/strong> Minerals are made in nature. Synthetics are made in the laboratory.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 6 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – True –<\/strong> None have ever been found mixed with gold.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 7 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – True –<\/strong> It was added to the official birthstone list<\/a> just a couple of years ago.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 8 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nD – Steel grey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 9 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – No –<\/strong> Color can change so much depending on the lighting used… Daylight, fluorescents, light bulbs…<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 10 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Black –<\/strong> Black is not a hue. Black is a tone. ;)<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 11 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – Red –<\/strong> The only color a sapphire cannot be is red. When it is red it is actually called a ruby.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 12 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – False –<\/strong> Emerald & topaz do not come from the same rock, but emerald & aquamarine do – Beryl.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 13 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Corundum –<\/strong> Corundum is actually the second most hardest natural gemstone… Diamond being number one.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 14 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Cat’s eye.<\/strong> Hindus believe cat’s eye will bring them wealth. <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 15 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – White –<\/strong> Pure topaz is white or colorless and very rare.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 16 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – Blue.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 17 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nD – Deep –<\/strong> A stone cut deep helps enhance the color of the gemstone.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 18 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Amethyst –<\/strong> Amethyst<\/a> means without drunkenness in Greek.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 19 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Bat’s eye –<\/strong> All the rest are real gemstones.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 20 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – China.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 21 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – True –<\/strong> It’ll make your hair stand on end. <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 22 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nD – Kunzite.<\/strong> Almost too easy. :)<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 23 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Opal<\/strong> is correct. A lot of people shy away from them.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 24 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Domed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 25 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – True. <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 26 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – True –<\/strong> Emeralds have porous pits in them and are often oiled to make the emerald look better.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 27 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – False –<\/strong> Tanzanites<\/a> don’t come from Russia, they only come from Tanzania. <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 28 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Is 2 different gemstones glued together –<\/strong> Doublets are usually a combination of opal and chalcedony, onyx or glass glued together with black glue.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 29 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Alexandrite –<\/strong> Alexandrite<\/a> changes from reds and purples to greens.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 30 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nOctober’s birthstone, the tourmaline –<\/strong> Tourmalines that are half green and half pink are called watermelon tourmalines.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 31 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – 6 points<\/strong> (see picture at top). The intersecting lines stand for faith, hope and destiny.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 32 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – 4.1 mm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 33 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nD – Sea blue is not a topaz color.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 34 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – Orange –<\/strong> Fire opals are very beautiful and have a deep orange sunset hue to them.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 35 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Yellow –<\/strong> Just look at your grandmother’s pearl necklace and you’ll see. Read: Pearls turn yellow.<\/a><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 36 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Aquamarine –<\/strong> The aquamarine is said to give safe passage through rough seas.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 37 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – February & November –<\/strong> Ametrine is a combination of amethyst and citrine, which would be half purple and half yellow. <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 38 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – True –<\/strong> Black onyx is actually chalcedony dyed black. <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 39 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – True –<\/strong> Named for Czar Alexander II on his 12th birthday in 1830.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 40 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Lapus.<\/strong> This was tricky. It’s spelled wrong. It’s actually spelled Lapis (Lapis Lazuli). <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 41 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – True –<\/strong> Some gemstones need flaws and imperfections to help bring out the stone’s strong color. <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 42 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – Emerald cut –<\/strong> Because a lot of emeralds are cut like this. <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 43 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nD – Green –<\/strong> “Emerald green” to be exact.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 44 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Malachite –<\/strong> Keep this stone away from heat and ammonia. Read more about Gemstones that shouldn’t be put in the ultrasonic cleaner.<\/a><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 45 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Blue –<\/strong> Blue moon anyone?<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 46 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – 1969 –<\/strong> Tanzanite’s birthday.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 47 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nD – Green<\/strong> – Green = money. Was this a given or what?<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 48 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nB – Sapphire –<\/strong> Sapphire is the best gemstone you could give a guy. It’s durable, masculine and guys like it. <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 49 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – July –<\/strong> The birthstone for july not also stands for devotion, but success, strength, nobility, contentment, love, enthusiasm, integrity and harmony as well.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 50 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – Moonstone –<\/strong> Moonstones are said to do a lot of interesting things. Read: What are moonstones?<\/a><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 51 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nC – Chocolate pearls –<\/strong> (2 pts) Chocolate pearls are made with this bizarre name. Read more about it: Chocolate pearls.<\/a><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Question 52 Answer:<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nA – Ivory<\/strong> (2 pts) Ivory is very soft and can be scratched by a copper penny. Read more about the Moh’s scale of hardness.<\/a><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                        So how did you score?<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nTotal up your points:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        Grade yourself.<\/h2>\n
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                                                                                                        0-10 Correct<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nGemstone Novice –<\/strong> Practice up. Start with the 12 (really 17) birthstones<\/a> and go from there… <\/p>\n

                                                                                                        11-20 Correct<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nGemstone Rookie –<\/strong> Keep studying. Keep reading. Take it all in. I would suggest you buy some books on the subject. It’s fascinating. Read: Best gemstone books to buy.<\/a><\/p>\n

                                                                                                        21-30 Correct<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nGemstone Scholar –<\/strong> Not too bad. Not too bad at all. You have the basic gemstones down. You’re really starting to understand them. It’s not easy. Very respectable.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        31-40 Correct<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nGemstone Specialist –<\/strong> I’m impressed. You know your gems and birthstones. You understand about color and quality. What a great job. Don’t stop now… There’s so much more to learn.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        41-50 Correct<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nGemstone Master –<\/strong> Excellent! WOW! Congratulations are due. You know a lot about gemstones. You’ve been training and studying hard. If you’re not already a gemologist, you should be. You have a big passion for gems and it shows.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        51-54 Correct<\/h2>\n

                                                                                                        \nExpert Gemologist –<\/strong> Absolutely perfect! I think you’re a pro in the gem field and you are at the very top when it comes to gemstones and gemstone knowledge. :) Hats off to you. You love your gems.<\/p>\n

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                                                                                                        \nIf you have any questions or comments about this quiz, email me<\/a>. I’d love to hear from you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                                                                                                        \nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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