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|[[File:Emerald.png]]
 
|[[File:Emerald.png]]
|Emerald
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|[[Emerald]]
 
|A precious stone with a brilliant green color.
 
|A precious stone with a brilliant green color.
 
|250
 
|250
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|[[File:Aquamarine.png]]
 
|[[File:Aquamarine.png]]
|Aquamarine
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|[[Aquamarine]]
 
|A shimmery blue-green gem.
 
|A shimmery blue-green gem.
 
|180
 
|180
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|[[File:Ruby.png]]
 
|[[File:Ruby.png]]
|Ruby
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|[[Ruby]]
 
|A precious stone that is sought after for its rich color and beautiful luster.
 
|A precious stone that is sought after for its rich color and beautiful luster.
 
|250
 
|250
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|[[File:Amethyst.png]]
 
|[[File:Amethyst.png]]
|Amethyst
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|[[Amethyst]]
 
|A purple variant of quartz.
 
|A purple variant of quartz.
 
|100
 
|100
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|[[File:Topaz.png]]
 
|[[File:Topaz.png]]
|Topaz
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|[[Topaz]]
 
|Fairly common but still prized for its beauty.
 
|Fairly common but still prized for its beauty.
 
|80
 
|80
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|[[File:Jade.png]]
 
|[[File:Jade.png]]
|Jade
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|[[Jade]]
 
|A pale green ornamental stone.
 
|A pale green ornamental stone.
 
|200
 
|200
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|[[File:Diamond.png]]
 
|[[File:Diamond.png]]
|Diamond
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|[[Diamond]]
 
|A rare and valuable gem.
 
|A rare and valuable gem.
 
|750
 
|750
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|[[File:Quartz.png]]
 
|[[File:Quartz.png]]
|Quartz
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|[[Quartz]]
 
|A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines.
 
|A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines.
 
|{{Qualityprice|Quartz|25}}
 
|{{Qualityprice|Quartz|25}}
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|[[File:Fire Quartz.png]]
 
|[[File:Fire Quartz.png]]
|Fire Quartz
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|[[Fire Quartz]]
 
|A glowing red crystal commonly found near hot lava.
 
|A glowing red crystal commonly found near hot lava.
 
|{{Qualityprice|Fire Quartz|100}}
 
|{{Qualityprice|Fire Quartz|100}}
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|[[File:Frozen Tear.png]]
 
|[[File:Frozen Tear.png]]
|Frozen Tear
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|[[Frozen Tear]]
 
|A crystal fabled to be the frozen tears of a yeti
 
|A crystal fabled to be the frozen tears of a yeti
 
|{{Qualityprice|Frozen Tear|75}}
 
|{{Qualityprice|Frozen Tear|75}}
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|[[File:Earth Crystal.png]]
 
|[[File:Earth Crystal.png]]
|Earth Crystal
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|[[Earth Crystal]]
 
|A resinous substance found near the surface.
 
|A resinous substance found near the surface.
 
|{{Qualityprice|Earth Crystal|50}}
 
|{{Qualityprice|Earth Crystal|50}}
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|[[File:Tigerseye.png]]
 
|[[File:Tigerseye.png]]
|Tigerseye
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|[[Tigerseye]]
 
|A stripe of shimmering gold gives this gem a warm luster.
 
|A stripe of shimmering gold gives this gem a warm luster.
 
|275
 
|275
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|[[File:Opal.png]]
 
|[[File:Opal.png]]
|Opal
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|[[Opal]]
 
|Its internal structure causes it to reflect a rainbow of light.
 
|Its internal structure causes it to reflect a rainbow of light.
 
|150
 
|150
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|[[File:Fire Opal.png]]
 
|[[File:Fire Opal.png]]
|Fire Opal
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|[[Fire Opal]]
 
|A rare variety of opal, named for its red spots.
 
|A rare variety of opal, named for its red spots.
 
|350
 
|350
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|[[File:Alamite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Alamite.png|center]]
|Alamite
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|[[Alamite]]
 
|Its distinctive fluorescence makes it a favorite among rock collectors.
 
|Its distinctive fluorescence makes it a favorite among rock collectors.
 
|150
 
|150
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|[[File:Bixite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Bixite.png|center]]
|Bixite
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|[[Bixite]]
 
|A dark metallic Mineral sought after for its cubic structure.
 
|A dark metallic Mineral sought after for its cubic structure.
 
|300
 
|300
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|[[File:Baryte.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Baryte.png|center]]
|Baryte
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|[[Baryte]]
 
|The best specimens resemble a desert rose.
 
|The best specimens resemble a desert rose.
 
|50
 
|50
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|[[File:Aerinite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Aerinite.png|center]]
|Aerinite
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|[[Aerinite]]
 
|These crystals are curiously light.
 
|These crystals are curiously light.
 
|125
 
|125
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|[[File:Calcite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Calcite.png|center]]
|Calcite
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|[[Calcite]]
 
|This yellow crystal is speckled with shimmering nodules.
 
|This yellow crystal is speckled with shimmering nodules.
 
|75
 
|75
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|[[File:Dolomite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Dolomite.png|center]]
|Dolomite
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|[[Dolomite]]
 
|It can occur in coral reefs, often near an underwater volcano.
 
|It can occur in coral reefs, often near an underwater volcano.
 
|300
 
|300
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|[[File:Esperite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Esperite.png|center]]
|Esperite
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|[[Esperite]]
 
|The crystals glow bright green when stimulated.
 
|The crystals glow bright green when stimulated.
 
|100
 
|100
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|[[File:Fluorapatite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Fluorapatite.png|center]]
|Fluorapatite
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|[[Fluorapatite]]
 
|Small amounts are found in human teeth.
 
|Small amounts are found in human teeth.
 
|200
 
|200
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|[[File:Geminite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Geminite.png|center]]
|Geminite
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|[[Geminite]]
 
|Occurs in brilliant clusters.
 
|Occurs in brilliant clusters.
 
|150
 
|150
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|[[File:Helvite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Helvite.png|center]]
|Helvite
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|[[Helvite]]
 
|It grows in a triangular column.
 
|It grows in a triangular column.
 
|450
 
|450
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|[[File:Jamborite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Jamborite.png|center]]
|Jamborite
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|[[Jamborite]]
 
|The crystals are so tightly packed it almost looks fuzzy.
 
|The crystals are so tightly packed it almost looks fuzzy.
 
|150
 
|150
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|[[File:Jagoite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Jagoite.png|center]]
|Jagoite
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|[[Jagoite]]
 
|A high volume of tiny crystals makes it very glittery.
 
|A high volume of tiny crystals makes it very glittery.
 
|115
 
|115
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|[[File:Kyanite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Kyanite.png|center]]
|Kyanite
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|[[Kyanite]]
 
|The geometric faces are as smooth as glass.
 
|The geometric faces are as smooth as glass.
 
|250
 
|250
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|[[File:Lunarite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Lunarite.png|center]]
|Lunarite
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|[[Lunarite]]
 
|The cratered white orbs form a tight cluster.
 
|The cratered white orbs form a tight cluster.
 
|200
 
|200
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|[[File:Malachite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Malachite.png|center]]
|Malachite
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|[[Malachite]]
 
|A popular ornamental stone, used in sculpture and to make green paint.
 
|A popular ornamental stone, used in sculpture and to make green paint.
 
|100
 
|100
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|[[File:Neptunite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Neptunite.png|center]]
|Neptunite
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|[[Neptunite]]
 
|A jet-black crystal that is unusually reflective.
 
|A jet-black crystal that is unusually reflective.
 
|400
 
|400
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|[[File:Lemon Stone.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Lemon Stone.png|center]]
|Lemon Stone
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|[[Lemon Stone]]
 
|Some claim the powdered crystal is a dwarvish delicacy.
 
|Some claim the powdered crystal is a dwarvish delicacy.
 
|200
 
|200
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|[[File:Nekoite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Nekoite.png|center]]
|Nekoite
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|[[Nekoite]]
 
|The delicate shards form a tiny pink meadow.
 
|The delicate shards form a tiny pink meadow.
 
|80
 
|80
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|[[File:Orpiment.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Orpiment.png|center]]
|Orpiment
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|[[Orpiment]]
 
|Despite its high toxicity, this Mineral is widely used in manufacturing and folk medicine.
 
|Despite its high toxicity, this Mineral is widely used in manufacturing and folk medicine.
 
|80
 
|80
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|[[File:Petrified Slime.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Petrified Slime.png|center]]
|Petrified Slime
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|[[Petrified Slime]]
 
|This little guy may be 100,000 years old.
 
|This little guy may be 100,000 years old.
 
|120
 
|120
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|[[File:Thunder Egg.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Thunder Egg.png|center]]
|Thunder Egg
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|[[Thunder Egg]]
 
|According to legend, angry thunder spirits would throw these stones at one another.
 
|According to legend, angry thunder spirits would throw these stones at one another.
 
|100
 
|100
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|[[File:Pyrite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Pyrite.png|center]]
|Pyrite
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|[[Pyrite]]
 
|Commonly known as "Fool's Gold".
 
|Commonly known as "Fool's Gold".
 
|120
 
|120
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|[[File:Ocean Stone.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Ocean Stone.png|center]]
|Ocean Stone
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|[[Ocean Stone]]
 
|An old legend claims these stones are the mosaics of ancient mermaids.
 
|An old legend claims these stones are the mosaics of ancient mermaids.
 
|220
 
|220
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|[[File:Ghost Crystal.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Ghost Crystal.png|center]]
|Ghost Crystal
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|[[Ghost Crystal]]
 
|There is an aura of coldness around this crystal.
 
|There is an aura of coldness around this crystal.
 
|200
 
|200
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|[[File:Jasper.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Jasper.png|center]]
|Jasper
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|[[Jasper]]
 
|When polished, this stone becomes attractively luminous. Prized by ancient peoples for thousands of years.
 
|When polished, this stone becomes attractively luminous. Prized by ancient peoples for thousands of years.
 
|150
 
|150
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|[[File:Celestine.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Celestine.png|center]]
|Celestine
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|[[Celestine]]
 
|Some early life forms had bones made from this.
 
|Some early life forms had bones made from this.
 
|125
 
|125
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|[[File:Marble.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Marble.png|center]]
|Marble
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|[[Marble]]
 
|A very popular material for sculptures and construction.
 
|A very popular material for sculptures and construction.
 
|110
 
|110
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|[[File:Sandstone.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Sandstone.png|center]]
|Sandstone
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|[[Sandstone]]
 
|A common type of stone with red and brown striations.
 
|A common type of stone with red and brown striations.
 
|60
 
|60
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|[[File:Granite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Granite.png|center]]
|Granite
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|[[Granite]]
 
|A speckled Mineral that is commonly used in construction.
 
|A speckled Mineral that is commonly used in construction.
 
|75
 
|75
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|[[File:Basalt.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Basalt.png|center]]
|Basalt
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|[[Basalt]]
 
|Forms near searing hot magma.
 
|Forms near searing hot magma.
 
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|175
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|[[File:Limestone.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Limestone.png|center]]
|Limestone
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|[[Limestone]]
 
|A very common type of stone. It's not worth very much.
 
|A very common type of stone. It's not worth very much.
 
|15
 
|15
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|[[File:Soapstone.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Soapstone.png|center]]
|Soapstone
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|[[Soapstone]]
 
|Because of its relatively soft consistency, this stone is very popular for carving.
 
|Because of its relatively soft consistency, this stone is very popular for carving.
 
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|120
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|[[File:Hematite.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Hematite.png|center]]
|Hematite
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|[[Hematite]]
 
|An iron-based Mineral with interesting magnetic properties.
 
|An iron-based Mineral with interesting magnetic properties.
 
|150
 
|150
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|[[File:Mudstone.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Mudstone.png|center]]
|Mudstone
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|[[Mudstone]]
 
|A fine-grained rock made from ancient clay or mud.
 
|A fine-grained rock made from ancient clay or mud.
 
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|25
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|[[File:Obsidian.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Obsidian.png|center]]
|Obsidian
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|[[Obsidian]]
 
|A volcanic glass that forms when lava cools rapidly.
 
|A volcanic glass that forms when lava cools rapidly.
 
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|200
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|[[File:Slate.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Slate.png|center]]
|Slate
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|[[Slate]]
 
|It's extremely resistant to water, making it a good roofing material.
 
|It's extremely resistant to water, making it a good roofing material.
 
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|85
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|[[File:Fairy Stone.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Fairy Stone.png|center]]
|Fairy Stone
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|[[Fairy Stone]]
 
|An old miner's song suggests these are made from the bones of ancient fairies.
 
|An old miner's song suggests these are made from the bones of ancient fairies.
 
|250
 
|250
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|[[File:Star Shards.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Star Shards.png|center]]
|Star Shards
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|[[Star Shards]]
 
|No one knows how these form. Some scientists claim that the microscopic structure displays unnatural regularity.
 
|No one knows how these form. Some scientists claim that the microscopic structure displays unnatural regularity.
 
|500
 
|500

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