COLORED STONE ESSENTIALS 1
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS.
Colored Stone ANSWER : -Any gem material other than diamond
Gemology ANSWER : -The study of gems
Organic ANSWER : -Once living, or produced by a living organism (plant or animal)
Mineral ANSWER : -A natural, inorganic substance with a characteristic chemical composition and
usually a characteristic structure
Inorganic ANSWER : -Composed of, or arising from, non-living matter
Chemical Composition ANSWER : -Kinds and relative quantities of atoms that make up a material
Durability ANSWER : -A gemstones ability to withstand wear, heat, and chemicals
Luster ANSWER : -The appearance of a materials surface in reflected light
Transparency ANSWER : -Degree to which a material allows light to pass through it
Hardness ANSWER : -How well a gemstone resists scratches and abrasion
Toughness ANSWER : -How well a gemstone resists breaking, chipping, and cracking
Stability ANSWER : -How well a gemstone resists the effects of light, heat, and chemicals
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS.
Colored Stone ANSWER : -Any gem material other than diamond
Gemology ANSWER : -The study of gems
Organic ANSWER : -Once living, or produced by a living organism (plant or animal)
Mineral ANSWER : -A natural, inorganic substance with a characteristic chemical composition and
usually a characteristic structure
Inorganic ANSWER : -Composed of, or arising from, non-living matter
Chemical Composition ANSWER : -Kinds and relative quantities of atoms that make up a material
Durability ANSWER : -A gemstones ability to withstand wear, heat, and chemicals
Luster ANSWER : -The appearance of a materials surface in reflected light
Transparency ANSWER : -Degree to which a material allows light to pass through it
Hardness ANSWER : -How well a gemstone resists scratches and abrasion
Toughness ANSWER : -How well a gemstone resists breaking, chipping, and cracking
Stability ANSWER : -How well a gemstone resists the effects of light, heat, and chemicals