Free gemology flashcard decks

Built from GemID's property database for the GIA, Gem-A FGA and FEEG practical exams. Import into Anki or Quizlet — free.

All stones130 cardsEvery stone in the database — read the RI, SG, optic and a standout clue, name the gem. GIA 20-stone105 cardsJust the species dealt in the GIA 20-stone practical. Gem-A FGA / FEEG63 cardsJust the species on the Gem-A FGA Section D and FEEG practicals. Confusion pairs284 cardsHow to tell confusable stones apart — the diagnostic that separates each pair. Nobody else has this.

How to import

Anki: File → Import → pick the .tsv → set field separator to Tab. Field 1 is the front, field 2 the back.

Quizlet: Create → Import → paste the file's contents → set Tab between term and definition, New line between cards.

Prefer a printable reference? One-page property cheat sheet →

Or browse every confusion pair on the web: how to tell gemstones apart →