July Gemstones – Ruby Quiz

1. If someone's birthday is July 20 their birthstone is a Ruby. If you wanted to read their horoscope, what Zodiac sign would you look for?

2. If a gemstone is classed as a form of corundum, what would the gemstone most likely be?

3. In Aaron's Breastplate, also known as "Breastplate of Judgment" or "Breastplate of Decision", where was the ruby situated?

4. What is Auguste Verneuil famous for?

5. Where did the Hixon Ruby Crystal originate?

6. Synthetic rubies are mainly thought to be used for inexpensive jewelry, however what is another use for synthetic rubies?

7. In what famous movie does a girl click the heels of her Ruby slippers together and wish to go home?

8. In the Middle Ages, if the patient could afford the cure, then gems were used in some medieval remedies, what was a Ruby used for?

9. According to the Mohs scale, what hardness is the ruby?

10. When in the market to purchase a Ruby, you may hear a popular saying about them. What is this saying?

Adapted from the Ruby Red quiz on Funtrivia.com with permission.