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B1S1: Gems and Gemmology Flashcards

1
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Name 3 professions which may include gemstone valuation.

A

Auctioneer
Valuer
Pawnbroker

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2
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Name an ancient tradition still commonly associated with gemstones today.

A

Birthstones

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3
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Name 5 factors contributing to beauty in a gemstone.

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Style of cut and shape
Colour
Transparency
Lustre
Optical effects

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4
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Name 6 ways of describing lustre.

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Metallic
Adamantine
Sub-adamantine
Vitreous (bright or dull included)
Resinous
Waxy
Pearly
Silky

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5
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Name 4 commonly used terms to describe long, thin inclusions.

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Needle
Rain
Silk
Bamboo

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6
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What does the term ‘rough’ mean?

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It refers to any gem material which is in its unfashioned state.

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7
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What is a gemmologist?

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A gemmologist analyses and identifies gemstones and determines their nature, whether natural, synthetic or treated.

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8
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What is ‘lapidary’?

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The cutting and polishing or gems. Can also refer to the person.

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9
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Name 5 reasons why gems may be collected or possessed.

A

Their beauty
Rarity
Desirability
Value
Religion
Health properties
Jewellery

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10
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What is the birthstone of January?

A

Garnet

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What is the birthstone of February?

A

Amethyst

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12
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What is the birthstone of March?

A

Aquamarine

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13
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What is the birthstone of April?

A

Diamond and Rock Crystal Quartz

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14
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What is the birthstone of May?

A

Emerald

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15
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What is the birthstone of June?

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Pearl, Moonstone or Alexandrite

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16
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What is the birthstone of July?

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Ruby

17
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What is the birthstone of August?

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Peridot

18
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What is the birthstone of September?

A

Sapphire

19
Q

What is the birthstone of October?

A

Opal or Tourmaline

20
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What is the birthstone of November?

A

Citrine or Topaz

21
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What is the birthstone of December?

A

Turquoise or Tanzanite

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