Gemology Quiz 1 with 100% Correct Answers

Three Main Attributions Correct Answer Beauty, Rarity and Durability Mineral Correct Answer naturally occurring in organic substance with a characteristic chemical composition and a definite crystal structure Rock Correct Answer aggregate of 2 or more minerals with no definite crystal structure Gemology consists of Correct Answer identification, grading (quality), appraising, symbolism, fashioning and marketing Inorganic: minerals Correct Answer Diamonds and colored stones Garnet Correct Answer January. "Seed like". Considered the gem of faith and truth. Ground up as a medicine that cured fever and jaundice Amethyst Correct Answer February. "Not drunk". If you drank from a cup you would not get intoxicated. Thought to quicken the intelligence and rid the wearer of evil thoughts. Aquamarine Correct Answer March. "Water/of the sea". Calm the waves and keep sailors safe out sea. Protect the weaver against foes in battle. Diamond Correct Answer April. Worn to promote strength, invincibility and courage Emerald Correct Answer May. "Smaragdus". Refresh and restore vision. The emperor Nero was said to have watched the heat and violence through it Pearl Correct Answer June. "Oldest gem". Many cultures have associated this gem with the moon. In ancient China it was believed to guarantee protection from fire and fire breathing dragons. Tears shed by Eve on being banished from the garden of Eden. Symbol of purity of the soul. Ruby Correct Answer July. An inextinguishable flame burning within the stone even shining through clothing and able to boil water. Color of the heart, inspires passion and romance. Not shown to children. Peridot Correct Answer August. Egyptians called it the gem of the sun and believed it protected it owner from terrors of the night and to ward off evil spirits. Sapphire Correct Answer September. "Blue stone". Used to instill the power to guard chastity, make peace between enemies. Influence spirits and reveal secrets of oracles.