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This 24-word gemstone word search teaches elementary students the names of precious and semi-precious stones. Hidden words include diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, amethyst, and turquoise, covering both common and rare gemstones. The star-shaped grid works as a science or earth-science vocabulary warm-up, a free-time enrichment activity, or a template for mineral-themed puzzles.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Geology
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated February 2023

Word List

  • ALEXANDRITE
  • AMBER
  • AMETHYST
  • AMMOLITE
  • AQUAMARINE
  • CITRINE
  • DIAMOND
  • EMERALD
  • GARNET
  • IOLITE
  • JADE
  • LAPISLAZULI
  • MOONSTONE
  • OPAL
  • PEARL
  • PERIDOT
  • RUBY
  • SAPPHIRE
  • SPINEL
  • TANZANITE
  • TOPAZ
  • TOURMALINE
  • TURQUOISE
  • ZIRCON

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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