Gems



Gems are valuable materials that can be found in veins underground, embedded in Stone blocks or on the sides of Stone blocks, either in placed form or as a rock with gems sticking out, which will drop the gem when mined. Gems can be placed on any side of blocks after being mined.

Gems can also be found in higher concentrations in rare Gemstone Caves, which can contain multiple Gem types lining their blocks, and have their own unique background wall that cannot be collected or used by players. Gems are rarely found on wood in Underground Cabins as well.

Gem rarity is not affected by depth; you will find as many gems near the surface (note that caves with dirt walls will not hold any) as right above the Underworld. However, gems are far more common in the Underground Jungle. Some gems are less common than others; refer to the list below for each gem's rarity, in descending order.

Types
In descending order of rarity and value (rarest at the top):


 * *Amber is not mined. It can only be obtained from an Extractinator.

Uses
Gems can be sold to NPCs as a good pre-Hardmode source of coins. Additionally:


 * All gems:
 * can craft Gemspark Blocks of a corresponding color.
 * can be combined with torches to create colored torches.


 * All gems except Ambers:
 * may be crafted into a colored Hook at an Anvil.
 * can be crafted into a Gem staff (magic weapon).
 * can craft a Phaseblade of matching color. Every color has identical attributes.
 * can be imbued into robes.
 * can craft a Large Gem for use in "Capture the Gem" PvP games.


 * Other recipes
 * Topaz can be used to craft the Sandgun.
 * Rubies can be used for the Gold Crown.

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