Birthstone Quiz
1 / 15Can you match each month to its birthstone?
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What is the birthstone for the month of January?
About Birthstone Quiz
Give your memory a workout with Birthstone Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. Can you match each month to its birthstone? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What is the birthstone for the month of January?
Answer: Garnet
Garnet is the birthstone for January. The word garnet comes from the Latin 'granatum,' meaning pomegranate seed, due to its deep red color.
2. Which month has diamond as its birthstone?
Answer: April
Diamond is the birthstone for April. Diamonds are the hardest natural material on Earth, scoring 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.
3. What is the birthstone for December?
Answer: Turquoise
Turquoise is the traditional birthstone for December (along with tanzanite and zircon). Turquoise has been prized for thousands of years in many cultures.
4. Ruby is the birthstone for which month?
Answer: July
Ruby is the birthstone for July. Rubies are among the most valued gemstones and symbolize passion and protection.
5. What is the birthstone for June?
Answer: Pearl
Pearl is the traditional birthstone for June (along with alexandrite and moonstone). Pearls are unique among gemstones because they are formed inside living organisms.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Emerald is the birthstone for May. Emeralds get their green color from trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.
- Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a purple variety of quartz and was once considered as precious as diamonds.
- Sapphire is the birthstone for September. While most commonly associated with blue, sapphires actually come in every color except red.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Birthstone Quiz take?
Most players finish Birthstone Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Birthstone Quiz?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Birthstone Quiz?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Birthstone Quiz fits comfortably in one sitting.
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