Gemstone Quiz

Question 1

Which gemstone is not only the rarest but also the rarest mineral on earth?

Answer 1

Painite
* Ruby-red
* Mohs Scale: 8
* First found in Burma

Question 2

What are the two names given to the translucent mineral, Olivine?

Answer 2

• Peridot (French for ‘olivine’)
• Chrysolite (from the Greek words for gold and stone)

Question 3

The word ‘Diamond’ comes from the Greek word ‘Adamas’ meaning what?

* Death
* Unconquerable
* Farewell
* Battle

Answer 3

Unconquerable

Question 4

What is the softest gemstone?

Answer 4

Amber

In order to be considered a gemstone, the fossilised sap needs to be at

Question 5

How long does it take to grow a (cultured) pearl?

* 1 month
* 6 months
* 1-3 years
* 5+ years

Answer 5

1-3 years

Question 6

What was Cleopatra’s favourite gemstone?

Answer 6

Peridot

The ancient Egyptians were known to have valued green gemstones!

Question 7

Which gemstone has been found on Mars?
(apparently)

Answer 7

Opal

Question 8

What is one way of testing pearls for quality?

* a chemical solution
* weighing
* x-ray pictures
* light transparen

Answer 8

X-ray pictures

Question 9

What is the difference between Karat and Carat

Answer 9

Carat is the measurement of a stone
Karat is the measurement of gold

Question 10

How much does one carat weigh?

Answer 10

200mg
there are 5 carats in 1 gram!

Question 11

How many gemstones make up the Cardinal Gemstones and which are they?

Answer 11

5
* Diamond
* Emerald
* Saphire
* Ruby
* Amethyst

Question 12

Which fruit seeds was garnet named after?

Answer 12

Pomegranate

Question 13

What is a red saphire known as?

Answer 13

Ruby