Mineralogy Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 5
What precious stone is composed of crystalline carbon?
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diamond
What shape does asterism, an optical effect found in some sapphires, resemble?
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star
What softest mineral, known for its heat resistance, is commonly used to line stoves?
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talc
Which metal is malachite commonly used as an ore for, in addition to being a green gemstone?
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copper
What is the mineral that has a colorless variety known as rock crystal and a purple variety known as amethyst?
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quartz
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