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'''Gems''' are precious [[ | '''Gems''' are precious [[item]]s of five types with increasing rarity. | ||
==Types of Gems== | ==Types of Gems== | ||
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| width="50px" | [[File:Amethyst Icon.png|50px]] | | width="50px" | [[File:Amethyst Icon.png|50px]] | ||
| [[Amethyst ]] | | [[Amethyst]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Sapphire Icon.png|50px]] | | [[File:Sapphire Icon.png|50px]] | ||
| [[Sapphire ]] | | [[Sapphire]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Emerald Icon.png|50px]] | | [[File:Emerald Icon.png|50px]] | ||
| [[Emerald ]] | | [[Emerald]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Ruby Icon.png|50px]] | | [[File:Ruby Icon.png|50px]] | ||
| [[Ruby ]] | | [[Ruby]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Diamond Icon.png|50px]] | | [[File:Diamond Icon.png|50px]] | ||
| [[Diamond ]] | | [[Diamond]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Where Found== | |||
They can be found in [[cave]]s, obtained from [[Meditate|meditation]], or purchased at a [[Trade Portal|trade portal]] of an appropriate level. As of [[Game updates/20141119|version 1.6]], they can also be [[Harvesting|harvested]] from [[Gem Tree|gem tree]]s on a [[Floating Island|floating island]]s. | |||
==Use== | |||
:''See specific gem types for details.'' | |||
Gems [[Construction#Decoration|placed]] on a back wall or spawned in a cave will generate [[light]] particular to their type. | |||
[[Diamond]]s emit the most light compared to other gems. | |||
They can be used to upgrade [[portal]]s and [[Trade Portal|trade portals]]. Like most items, gems can be bought and sold at a trade portal. | |||
Gems can be used to [[Crafting|make]] gem [[pickaxe]]s that aid in [[mining]]. Gem-based [[chandelier]]s provide considerable light. | |||
[[Emerald]]s can be converted into [[dye]]. | |||
==Notes== | |||
All gems play a note when collected, ranging from low to high corresponding to their rarity. Each gem will also give an associated [[achievement]] when first obtained. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
In real life, there are many types of gems. Examples include: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal| Opal], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger%27s_eye| Tiger's Eye], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malachite| Malachite]. | |||
Technically, [[Lapis Lazuli|lapis lazuli]] is considered as a gemstone. | |||
[[Category:Item]] | [[Category:Item]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:27, 19 September 2015
Gems are precious items of five types with increasing rarity.
Types of Gems
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Amethyst |
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Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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Ruby |
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Diamond |
Where Found
They can be found in caves, obtained from meditation, or purchased at a trade portal of an appropriate level. As of version 1.6, they can also be harvested from gem trees on a floating islands.
Use
- See specific gem types for details.
Gems placed on a back wall or spawned in a cave will generate light particular to their type. Diamonds emit the most light compared to other gems.
They can be used to upgrade portals and trade portals. Like most items, gems can be bought and sold at a trade portal.
Gems can be used to make gem pickaxes that aid in mining. Gem-based chandeliers provide considerable light.
Emeralds can be converted into dye.
Notes
All gems play a note when collected, ranging from low to high corresponding to their rarity. Each gem will also give an associated achievement when first obtained.
Trivia
In real life, there are many types of gems. Examples include: Opal, Tiger's Eye, and Malachite.
Technically, lapis lazuli is considered as a gemstone.
