Precious Stones Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 11
What brilliant green gem is actually a rare variety of beryl?
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emerald
What red gemstone, discovered in Burma, holds the record for being the largest at 400 carats?
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ruby
What word commonly follows hawk's, cat's, and tiger's in the names of gems?
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eye
What type of 726-carat gem, known as the Jonker, was found in South Africa in 1934?
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diamond
In which country was the 128-carat Tiffany Diamond discovered in the famous Kimberley Mine?
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south africa
What shape can be seen in some highly prized rubies when they exhibit asterism and are illuminated?
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star
What green gemstone has nephrite as its most common form?
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jade
What valuable stone was both carved into jewelry and used in burial practices by the Ancient Chinese?
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jade
What dark red gem, mined in Bohemia, was used by the Victorians for making jewelry from its pyrope type?
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garnet
What gemstone has a fire type that can appear in colors ranging from yellow to red?
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opal
What is the name of the purple quartz whose name comes from the Greek meaning 'not intoxicated'?
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amethyst
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