Science & Technology

Gemstone Quiz: Rocks That Shine

By Rondilo
Gemstone Quiz: Rocks That Shine

See how gems form, how hard they are and what makes them sparkle.

Questions
5
Length
About 3 min
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  1. Ruby and sapphire are the same mineral, corundum. What makes a stone a ruby?
  2. Put these minerals in order from softest to hardest.
  3. Which of these gems are made by living things?
  4. Volcanic eruptions carry natural diamonds upward. Where do most of them form?
  5. Why does a cut diamond flash rainbow colors?

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