Gem
Gems are precious items of types increasing in rarity.
Types of Gems
Amethyst | |
Sapphire | |
Emerald | |
Ruby | |
Diamond |
Where Found
They can be found in caves, obtained from meditation, or purchased at a trade portal. 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.
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.
Diamonds emit the most light compared to other gems.
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 a lot of types of gems. For example: Opal, Tiger's Eye, Malachite, etc.
Technically, lapis lazuli is considered as a gemstone.