Gems

Gems
Statistics
Type	Gem
Max stack	99

Gems are a valuable material that can only be found in veins underground, embedded in Stone blocks, which will drop the gem when mined. Unlike ores, gems cannot be placed again after being mined.

Each gem type can be used to create a Phaseblade of the matching color, though each color Phaseblade has identical attributes. Gems can also be combined with torches to create a colored torch. Topaz can also be used to craft the Sandgun, and Rubies for the Gold Crown and the Robe. Additionally, each component of the Jungle armor requires 2 different gems to be crafted; crafting a full set requires a gem of all types.

Gem rarity is not affected by depth; you will find as many gems near the surface 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 order of rarity and value (rarest at the top):

Gem	Value
Diamond	30
Ruby	22	50
Emerald	15
Sapphire	11	25
Topaz	7	50
Amethyst	3	75

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  Diamond Blocks

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  Ruby Blocks

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  Emerald Blocks

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  Sapphire Blocks

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  Topaz Blocks

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  Amethyst Blocks

History

• 1.1: Can now be used to add different shades of lighting to torches.