Question 1
Which naturally occurring substance ranks highest on the Mohs hardness scale?
- Diamond
- Quartz
- Corundum
- Topaz
Show the answer
Diamond
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Mineralogy trivia quiz
How well do you really know Mineralogy? Find out in a live duel. QuizDown has over 120 Mineralogy questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the Mineralogy questions cover
- Feldspars
- Sulfides
- Birthstones
- Mohs Scale
- Carbonates
- Feldspathoids
- Gemstones
- Geochronology
- Micas
- Silicate structure
- Sulfates
- Aluminosilicates
Try three Mineralogy questions
Question 2
Which soft mineral can usually be scratched with a fingernail?
- Garnet
- Talc
- Quartz
- Topaz
Show the answer
Talc
Question 3
Which green gemstone is the traditional birthstone for May?
- Amethyst
- Sapphire
- Emerald
- Ruby
Show the answer
Emerald
In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.
How a Mineralogy match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven Mineralogy questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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