Gems



Gems are valuable crafting materials found underground. There are currently 7 Gem types. Gems can also be placed on any side of a block after being mined. They are found in any Underground layer, except for the Underworld.

With the exception of Amber (which requires an Extractinator instead), Gems are found in the following forms, all of which drop Gem items when mined:
 * Embedded within Stone blocks.
 * In placed form on cave walls.
 * Protruding from a special background item resembling a rock.
 * In placed from on Wood blocks in Underground Cabins (more rare).

Gems can be found in higher concentrations in rare Gemstone Caves, which can contain multiple Gem types lining and embedded within their stone blocks. Gemstone Caves have their own unique background wall that cannot currently be collected or used by players.

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 Amber:
 * 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.

Gallery
(Don't mind the redlinks; this is under construction)

History
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