Five questions on lesson 8 of Anatomy of a diamond. The questions and the answers to pick from come in a new order every time you start.
Pick an answer, and the question marks itself. For a question that you answer in your own words, think of your answer first. Then show our answer and say whether you had it. Nothing is saved or sent.
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Question 1: What is the culet for?
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b: It guards the sharp point, especially on loose stones.
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Question 2: A report says "Culet: None". What does that usually mean?
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b: "pointed": the eight mains meet.
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Question 3: Where do you see a large culet when the stone is face up?
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b: Straight through the table, in the middle of the pattern.
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Question 4: The T73 with a Medium culet grades Very Good. What's the largest culet that still allows Excellent?
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Small.
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Question 5: A large culet adds protection. Why does it still cost a grade?
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Protection only needs a small one; anything bigger shows as a spot in the pattern and gains nothing.
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