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DIAMOND ESSENTIALS GEM 130
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A1) A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its... -
correct answer- - hardness
(A1) The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond
are called: - correct answer- - facets
(A1) Diamond is composed primarily of: - correct answer- -
carbon
(A1) The combination of the Four Cs relates primarily to? -
correct answer- - value
(A1) The three major parts of a polished diamond are the
crown, pavilion, and? - correct answer- - girdle
(A1) The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are
called? - correct answer- - fire
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(A1) Most diamonds used in jewelry are... - correct answer- -
nearly colorless to very light yellow or light brown.
(A1) Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have... -
correct answer- - more impact on a diamond's value.
(A1) A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has? - correct
answer- - 57 or 58 facets.
(A1) The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to? -
correct answer- - 0.01 carat
(A1) The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets
that... - correct answer- - are mostly triangular or kite-shaped.
(A1) On average, mine workers must process more than a ton
of rock to recover... - correct answer- - a half carat of diamonds.
(A1) Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard
round brilliant are called? - correct answer- - fancy cuts
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(A1) The metric carat equals: - correct answer- - 0.200 grams
(A1) Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished
diamond are called? - correct answer- - blemishes
(A2) You should tell your customer that the SI designation
means? - correct answer- - slightly included
(A2) Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? -
correct answer- - bearding
(A2) A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity
characteristics, is called a? - correct answer- - plot
(A2) When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on a
fashioned diamond, it's called a? - correct answer- - natural
(A2) Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's: -
correct answer- - apparent clarity
DIAMOND ESSENTIALS GEM 130
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A1) A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its... -
correct answer- - hardness
(A1) The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond
are called: - correct answer- - facets
(A1) Diamond is composed primarily of: - correct answer- -
carbon
(A1) The combination of the Four Cs relates primarily to? -
correct answer- - value
(A1) The three major parts of a polished diamond are the
crown, pavilion, and? - correct answer- - girdle
(A1) The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are
called? - correct answer- - fire
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(A1) Most diamonds used in jewelry are... - correct answer- -
nearly colorless to very light yellow or light brown.
(A1) Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have... -
correct answer- - more impact on a diamond's value.
(A1) A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has? - correct
answer- - 57 or 58 facets.
(A1) The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to? -
correct answer- - 0.01 carat
(A1) The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets
that... - correct answer- - are mostly triangular or kite-shaped.
(A1) On average, mine workers must process more than a ton
of rock to recover... - correct answer- - a half carat of diamonds.
(A1) Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard
round brilliant are called? - correct answer- - fancy cuts
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(A1) The metric carat equals: - correct answer- - 0.200 grams
(A1) Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished
diamond are called? - correct answer- - blemishes
(A2) You should tell your customer that the SI designation
means? - correct answer- - slightly included
(A2) Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? -
correct answer- - bearding
(A2) A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity
characteristics, is called a? - correct answer- - plot
(A2) When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on a
fashioned diamond, it's called a? - correct answer- - natural
(A2) Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's: -
correct answer- - apparent clarity
