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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]] | ||
