Gemology Test 1 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Factors of a gem Correct Answer beauty, rarity, durability, demand, tradition, portability Mineral Correct Answer naturally occurring inorganic substance with a characteristic chemical composition and a definite crystal structure Rock Correct Answer aggregate with 2 or more minerals with no definite crystal structure Species Correct Answer mineral characterized by a definite chemical composition and usually a characteristic crystal structure Variety Correct Answer subdivisions of a species based on color, transparency, and or phenomena Garnet Correct Answer January; "seed-like"; faith & truth; ground up as medicine -- red cured fever & yellow cured jaundice Amethyst Correct Answer February; "not drunk"; drinking from amethyst cup wouldn't make you intoxicated, quicken intelligence & rid of evil thoughts, protect against contagious disease Aquamarine Correct Answer March; "water + of the sea"; calmed the waves & kept sailors safe at sea, protect against foes in battle, makes wearer unconquerable & amiable Diamond Correct Answer April; "unconquerable & indestructible"; promotes strength, invincibility & courage Emerald Correct Answer May; said to refresh & restore vision Pearl Correct Answer June; "leg"; associated with the moon, in ancient China it's said to protect from fire & fire breathing dragons, Europe=modesty, chastity, purity Element Correct Answer makes up all known chemical matter Most common elements in Earth's crust Correct Answer aluminum (Al), calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), oxygen (O), potassium (K), silicon (Si), sodium (Na) Cation Correct Answer ion with a positive charge Anion Correct Answer ion with a negative charge Crystalline Correct Answer regular internal atomic structure, 7 crystal systems, physical & optical properties are directional, slow cooling