Gemology MCQs Part-1

Gemmology Theory Quiz

1. Citrine is

a) Yellow Quartz b) Purple Quartz c) None of the above

2. Amethyst is

a) Purple Quartz b) Yellow Quartz c) None of the above

3. Topaz has a refractive index that is

a) High with respect to Quartz b) Low with respect to Quartz c) About the same as Quartz

4. Chalcedony varieties include

a) Agate b) Ruby c) Onyx d) a & c

5. Synthetic citrine is difficult to distinguish from natural citrine

a) True b) False

6. Sapphire and Ruby are names given to

a) Blue and Red varieties of Corundum b) Blue and Red varieties of Beryl c) None of the above

7. The colorless variety of beryl is called Goshenite

a) True b) False

8. Clarity in Emeralds

a) Is commonly improved by Oiling filling b) Is not important c) None of the above

9. The most historically important source of emerald is Colombia

a) True b) False

10. The color of ruby is usually red.

a) True b) False