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Discerningly Versed - Effective Iterative Learning Quiz Questions - Gemstones IV
Discerningly Versed - Effective Iterative Learning


Which silicate mineral come in a variety of colours and make the largest gemstones ?

 

Spodumene
Beryl
Topaz
Tourmaline

 The top part of a cut stone above the girdle is known as the

 

Facet
Crown
Pavilion
Lapidiary
Which oxide mineral is known for its grey metallic lustre ?

 

Chrysoberyl
Spinel
Hematite
Corundum

 A person who cuts and polishes gemstones is a

 

Facet
Crown
Pavilion
Lapidiary
Which of these gemstones is a well known allochromatic gemstone ?

 

Iolite
Peridot
Corundum
Watermelon Tourmaline

 The lower part of a gemstone below the girdle is known as the

 

Facet
Crown
Pavilion
Lapidiary
Gems which consist of different coloured parts are known as

 

Parti Coloured Gems
Idiochromatic Gems
Pleochroic Gems
Allochromatic Gems

 Which halide mineral is used to make a variety of soft gemstones & is often known as fluorspar ?

 

Halite
Sodalite
Fluorite
Carnallite
Alexandrite, a strongly pleochroic gem, is the gem variety of which oxide mineral ?

 

Chrysoberyl
Spinel
Hematite
Corundum

 Dravite, Achroite, Rubellite, Indicolite & Watermelon are all varieties of which silicate mineral ?

 

Olivine
Tourmaline
Beryl
Dioptase


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