Gemology Mineralogy & Gem Formation

Question 1

Which mineral class includes most gemstones like quartz and beryl?

Accepted Answer

Silicates

Answer

Oxides

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Carbonates

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Halides

Question 2

What is the term for the orderly internal structure of a mineral?

Accepted Answer

Crystal structure

Answer

Hardness

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Luster

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Fracture

Question 3

Which geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of diamonds?

Accepted Answer

Igneous processes

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Sedimentary processes

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Metamorphic processes

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Evaporation

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a mineral?

Accepted Answer

Naturally occurring solid with defined structure

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Organic substance made by organisms

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Synthetic compound created in labs

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Liquid substance found in nature

Question 5

Which gem forms as a result of metamorphic processes?

Accepted Answer

Garnet

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Amber

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Opal

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Coral

Question 6

Which factor most affects the crystal size in mineral formation?

Accepted Answer

Cooling rate

Answer

Color of the magma

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Chemical impurities

Answer

Depth of erosion