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| − | '''Greenstone''' is the common name of [[chlorastrolite]], a gray-green variety of [[pumpellyite]], found in nodules of up to three quarters of an inch (two centimeters) in diameter in solidified lava flows. It is soft and is usually cut cabochon; the finest quality greenstone can be polished to a glassy finish, and such stones are sometimes called [[chlorastra|chlorastras]]. Greenstones of exceptional size are made into [[greenstone amulet|greenstone amulets]], but not all greenstone jewelry is so enchanted, and often a ruse is used involving nonmagical greenstones and [[Nystul's magical aura]].<ref name="FRCS-p300">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|300}}</ref><ref name="FRA-130">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|130-134}}</ref> |
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| + | | type = [[Ornamental stones]]<ref name="FRA-p130">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|130}}</ref><ref name="VGtATM-126">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to All Things Magical|126}}</ref> |
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| + | | value = 10 gp<ref name="FRA-p130"/><ref name="VGtATM-126" /><ref name="FRCS3e-p300">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|300}}</ref> |
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| + | '''Greenstone''' was the Faerûnian name for [[wikipedia:en:chlorastrolite|chlorastrolite]], a gray-green variety of [[wikipedia:en:pumpellyite|pumpellyite]].<ref name="FRA-p132">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|132}}</ref><ref name="VGtATM-41">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to All Things Magical|41}}</ref> |
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| + | These [[ornamental stones]] were soft and usually cut [[wikipedia:cabochon|cabochon]] or tumbled and polished. High quality greenstones could take on a glassy finish and such stones were sometimes called chlorastras. Greenstones were found in solidified lava flows, in nodules of up to three quarters of an inch (two centimeters) in diameter. Exceptionally large specimens were made into ''[[greenstone amulet]]s''. Greenstones were plentiful and easy to work with so a fair amount of fraudulent amulets were created and enchanted with ''[[Nystul's magic aura]]''.<ref name="FRA-p132" /><ref name="VGtATM-41" /> A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp.<ref name="FRA-p132"/><ref name="VGtATM-126" /><ref name="FRCS3e-p300"/> |
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| + | Flawed stones and those too small to be useful were crushed to powder and used as a material component in casting abjuration-type spells that protected the mind. However, certain spells were ruined when this gem was added, making them completely ineffectual.<ref name="VGtATM-41" /> |
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| + | This gemstone was one of the "nine secrets"—minerals that could be enchanted to make an ''[[ioun stone]]''.<ref name="VGtATM-41" /> |
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| + | Greenstones.jpg|''Polished greenstones.'' |
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| + | {{Wikipedia external link|Chlorastrolite}}<br /> |
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Latest revision as of 01:35, 28 April 2019
Greenstone was the Faerûnian name for chlorastrolite, a gray-green variety of pumpellyite.[4][5]
Description[]
These ornamental stones were soft and usually cut cabochon or tumbled and polished. High quality greenstones could take on a glassy finish and such stones were sometimes called chlorastras. Greenstones were found in solidified lava flows, in nodules of up to three quarters of an inch (two centimeters) in diameter. Exceptionally large specimens were made into greenstone amulets. Greenstones were plentiful and easy to work with so a fair amount of fraudulent amulets were created and enchanted with Nystul's magic aura.[4][5] A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp.[4][2][3]
Powers[]
Flawed stones and those too small to be useful were crushed to powder and used as a material component in casting abjuration-type spells that protected the mind. However, certain spells were ruined when this gem was added, making them completely ineffectual.[5]
This gemstone was one of the "nine secrets"—minerals that could be enchanted to make an ioun stone.[5]
Appendix[]
Gallery[]
External links[]
Chlorastrolite article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
Pumpellyite article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 130. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 126. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 300. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 132. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 41. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.