Gem

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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.

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.