Blue Sapphire IQ Test

Being one of the big three gems to receive the title “precious gemstones” Blue Sapphires are fairly well known. But how much do you really know about Blue Sapphires? Take this fun quiz to test your knowledge.

1.       Blue Sapphires are a birthstone for:

a.       January

b.      September

c.       April

d.      They are not a birthstone

2.       Blue Sapphires are traditional gifts for:

a.       5^th Anniversary

b.      Graduation

c.       45^th Anniversary

d.      Both a & c

3.       Where are the highest quality Blue Sapphires mined?

a.       Padparadscha

b.      Kashmir

c.       Burma

d.      Sri Lanka

4.       Which quality factor has the most important influence on the value of a Blue Sapphire

a.       Color

b.      Clarity

c.       Size

d.      Cut

5.       Which of the following countries are not sources for Sapphire gemstones?

a.       United States

b.      Australia

c.       Brazil

d.      Tanzania

6.       Blue Sapphire is the blue variety of the Mineral:

a.       Beryl

b.      Quartz

c.       Corundum

d.      Topaz

7.       Sapphires are so durable that synthetic Sapphire gemstones are used on spacecrafts

a.       True

b.      False

8.       Which of the following are not symbolized by Blue Sapphire gemstones?

a.       Nobility

b.      Truth

c.       Sincerity

d.      Peace

9.       Which of these famous people wore a Blue Sapphire engagement ring?

a.       Princess Diana

b.      Elizabeth Hurley

c.       Kate Middleton

d.      All of the Above

10.   What are Blue Sapphire gemstones rated on the Mohs Hardness scale (from 0-10)

a.       1

b.      9

c.       7

d.      5

Wanna know how you did? Here are the answers

1.       B

2.       D

3.       B

4.       A

5.       C

6.       C

7.       A

8.       D

9.       D

10.   B

Hope You Had Fun :)