Introduction quiz

💎 Gemology Quiz

1. What does gemology study?

The study of rocks only
The study of gemstones and their properties
The study of fossils

2. Who is a gemologist?

A person who mines gemstones
A person who designs jewelry
A person who identifies gemstones using instruments

3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

Naturally occurring
Organic in nature
Has a defined chemical composition

4. What makes a gemstone valuable?

Only its size
Beauty, rarity, and durability
Color only

5. Which of the following is an organic gem?

Sapphire
Pearl
Emerald

6. The Mohs scale measures what property?

Toughness
Hardness
Transparency