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Birthstones
Properties of Minerals
Challenge
100

You need this for strong bones and teeth.

What is calcium?

100

In what year did the American National Association of Jewelers adopt a list of birthstones?

1912

100

What are diamond made of? 

Pure Carbon

100

Name at least two of the 3 components color is divided into?

What is Hue, Saturation, and Tone

200

What product contains Fluoride?

What is toothpaste? 

200

These are two common birthstones for March.

What are Bloodstone and Aquamarine?

200

The scale that is used to measure the hardness of minerals.

What is Moh's Hardness Scale?

200

Name 2 of the four characteristics used to determine the quality and value of a diamond.

What is cut, color, clarity and carat?

300

You can find me in sweet potatoes, corn and broccoli.

What is chromium?

300

What month has the birthstone Sapphire?

What is September?

300

What is Gold's symbol

Au

300
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid, that has a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.
What is a mineral?
400

I produce red blood cells 

What is Iron?

400

I am the most common birthstone for the month of July.

What is Ruby?

400

What are four countries silver is mostly found in? 

What are Canada, Mexico, Peru and US?

400

I am a vitamin that is needed to maintain a normal heart rhythm.

What is potassium?

500

This vitamin is essential in boosting immunity and creating red blood cells.

What is Copper

500

Which two months have three birthstones each?

What is June and December?

500

Name at least three of 5 characteristics to look for when identifying a mineral.

What is color, streak, luster, breakage, or hardness?

500

A hard substance composed of one or more minerals.

What is a rock?

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