COLORED STONE ESSENTIALS 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS.

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