I Eat What?
You need this for strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
In what year did the American National Association of Jewelers adopt a list of birthstones?
1912
Name at least two of the "other" characteristics used to identify a mineral.
What is reaction to acid, glow under fluorescent light, light refraction, magnetic, taste, or smell?
I produce red blood cells.
What is iron?
These are two common birthstones for March.
What are Bloodstone and Aquamarine?
The scale that is used to measure the hardness of minerals.
What is Moh's Hardness Scale?
Name the four characteristics used to determine the quality and value of a diamond.
What is cut, color, clarity and carat?
You can find me in sweet potatoes, corn and broccoli.
What is chromium?
What month has the birthstone Sapphire?
What is September?
It leaves the color of the powder behind when rubbed against a rough white tile.
What is streak?
This vitamin is essential in boosting immunity and creating red blood cells.
What is copper?
I am the most common birthstone for the month of July.
What is Ruby?
What are metallic and non-metallic?
I am a vitamin that is needed to maintain a normal heart rhythm.
What is potassium?
I can be found in several brands on toothpaste.
What is fluoride?
Which two months have three birthstones each?
What is June and December?
Name at least three characteristics to look for when identifying a mineral.
What is color, streak, luster, breakage, or hardness?