Goshenite (Beryl) MCQs

 

Goshenite (Beryl): Interactive Gemstone MCQ Quiz

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1. What variety of beryl is goshenite?

The golden-yellow variety The pure, colorless variety The blue variety The green variety

2. Which gemstones does the book say goshenite has been used to imitate?

Ruby and sapphire Zircon and spinel Garnet and topaz Diamond and emerald

3. How does the book describe one method used to make goshenite imitate another gemstone?

Place silver or green-colored metal foil behind the cut stone in a closed setting Coat the outside with blue paint Heat it until it becomes a different mineral Add rutile needles to create a star

4. Where was goshenite first found, giving it its name?

Goshen, Egypt Goshen, Brazil Goshen, Massachusetts Goshen, Norway

5. What historical use of pale, colorless beryl does the book mention?

It was used as a source of tin It was used for spectacle lenses It was used only for mourning jewelry It was used to make metal tools

6. Which German word does the book connect with the word “beryl”?

Stein Licht Gold Brille

7. Which set of localities is listed for goshenite?

Canada, Brazil, and the former USSR Finland, France, and Sri Lanka Kenya, Madagascar, and Norway Mexico, Namibia, and Italy

8. Which crystal structure is listed for goshenite?

Cubic Triclinic Hexagonal Monoclinic

9. What hardness does the book give for goshenite?

5 7½ 6 9

10. What luster does the book list for goshenite?

Metallic Pearly Earthy Vitreous