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'''Ores''' are rocks or sediments which contain useful quantities of minerals. Ores are extracted through [[Mining|mining]] and are refined through various processes in order to obtain [[Valuables|valuable metals or gemstones]]. Player characters can find ores at random in the [[UA]], but the easiest way to acquire ores is to mine them.
Ore items are called '''ore bundles''', which may be one of many different types (each type having a different composition) and be of varying mass (expressed in grams), which in turn determines the item's Weight (in Weight units).
Metal ores contain, as the name suggests, valuable metals.
The exact value of a metal ore bundle depends on its mass and its composition. For example, '''hematite''' is listed as an '''iron ore (70%)''', meaning that 70% of that ore bundle's mass is made out of iron. A 800 gram bundle of genericite hematite would therefore be made out of (0.70 x 800) = 560 grams of iron ore. It could be exchanged for the monetary value of 560 grams of iron, or for a [[Valuables#Precious metals|500 gram iron bar]] plus the monetary value of 60 grams of iron, which is [[File:Parallar symbol.png|10px]]'''12'''.
== Valuable elements ==
| Scheelite || Common || Tungsten || '''64%''' || '''320'''
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| Siderite || Cheap || Iron || '''48%''' || '''14496'''
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| Smithsonite || Cheap || Zinc || '''52%''' || '''52'''
Gemstone ores contain raw, natural crystals which are suitable for refining, cutting and polishing into [[Valuables#Gemstones|gemstones]].
Like metal ores, gemstone ore is found in ore bundles. However, their mass does not directly translate to value; instead, '''for every 50 grams of gemstone ore bundle, one corresponding gemstone may be extracted'''. This means that any gemstone Gemstone ore bundles with a mass are always generated in multiples of 49 50 grams or less are effectively worthless.* E.g.: A 48 gram bundle , as such it is possible to easily determine the amount of raw spinel doesn't have enough to produce any gemstones. A 78 gram bundle will carry carried within one gemstone. A 102 gram bundle will carry 2 gemstones, and so on and so forth: simply divide its mass in grams by 50.
When exchanging gemstone ore for gemstones at an ore bank, you will obtain '''[[identification|identified but unappraised]]''' gemstones.
= Serpentium =
'''Serpentium''' is a type of crystalline mineral native to the Mazes, with the unique property of being a source of energy. Serpentium may also be called '''power crystals''', '''electrocrystals''' or, in Youkai language-go, '''電気晶''' (''denkishou''), which transliterates to "electric crystal".
Serpentium crystals are hexagonal crystals resembling beryls. They are known for their semi-transparent black color, with golden-colored facets sprawling from the center of each crystal, often found in rough, serpentine , or thunderbolt-like shapes (which have presumably inspired the "Serpentium" name). These golden elements are naturally electroluminescent, causing them to emit a faint amount of yellow light, making them easy to spot and recognize.
Individual Serpentium crystals form in various sizes and shapes, each of which carry carries a certain quantity of energy. When the outer layers of a crystal is are broken, all of the energy contained within is released in the form of electricity, in a manner reminiscent of a thunderstorm releasing thunderbolts. Once the power contained is completely released, the crystal "shell" vaporizes instantly, leaving nothing behind except heat. The exact amount of power generated depends on the individual size and mass of a crystal.
Every [[generator facilty facility]] in the Mazes runs on Serpentium crystals, which are designed to puncture the crystals and subsequently harness the energy released in a safe and controlled manner.
Miners and adventurers in possession of Serpentium crystals may sell them to generator facilities at face value. Serpentium has a value per kilogram of [[File:Parallar symbol.png|10px]]'''1225''' /kg.
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