5 Delightful Color-Changing Minerals

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is pleochroism?
A type of mineral that is always transparent
A phenomenon where minerals appear in different colors based on light and angle
A method of cutting gemstones
A process of mineral formation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral is known for its hexagonal lattice structure and dichroism?
Corundum
Diamond
Quartz
Topaz
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect called when two light paths create a double image in a crystal?
Diffraction
Birefringence
Refraction
Pleochroism
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral is known for being trichroic and used by Vikings for navigation?
Cordiorite
Alexandrite
Andalusite
Tourmaline
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the brown color in andalusite?
Oxidation
High temperature exposure
Intervalence charge transfer
Presence of chromium
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique color change does alexandrite exhibit?
Purple in daylight and orange by candlelight
Red in sunlight and green in artificial light
Blue in sunlight and yellow in artificial light
Green in daylight and red by candlelight
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Usambara effect observed in tourmaline?
A color change from green to red in longer crystals
A shift from blue to violet in short crystals
A change from yellow to brown in all crystals
A transition from pink to orange in sunlight
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