CS 9

Question 1

Rough that’s ground to the approximate shape of the finished stone is called

Answer 1

preforn

Question 2

Which type of rough is usually faceted?

Answer 2

Transparent

Question 3

To judge brilliance, view the stone

Answer 3

face-up

Question 4

Translucent to opaque rough is often cut into a

Answer 4

Cabochon

Question 5

Colored stones cut flat with shallow pavilions usually have areas of lower color intensity called

Answer 5

windows

Question 6

To retain as much weight as possible from rare, high-quality rough, cutters would most likely vary

Answer 6

proportions

Question 7

Important factors in evaluating a faceted gem’s proportions are its crown and pavilion depths and

Answer 7

the symmetry of its profile and its face-up outline

Question 8

A carved design that projects slightly from a flat or curved surface is called a(n)

Answer 8

cameo

Question 9

Which colored stone variety has cutting challenges due to vulnerable cleavage planes?

Answer 9

Tanzanite

Question 10

Removing heavily included sections from gemstone rough by carefully tapping it with a small hammer is known as

Answer 10

cobbing

Question 11

Which cutting stage has the greatest impact on the value of the finished gem?

Answer 11

preforming

Question 12

Which is most likely to undergo cobbing?

Answer 12

Commercial-quality amethyst rough

Question 13

When viewed face-up, a stone with more than 75 percent brilliance is considered to have

Answer 13

excellent proportions.

Question 14

Excessive bulge on a step cut

Answer 14

adds weight

Question 15

Cutters can darken the color of pale stones by cutting a

Answer 15

deep pavillion