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{{Skill infobox|title = Geology|image = [[File:Geology (skill).jpg|thumb|right|242px]]|Bloodstonecaption = Garnet, Blue Spinel, Lapis LazuliMoss Agate, Aquamarine Citrine and FluoriteEmerald|skilltype = Trade Skill <!-- Pick the first correct one: Beast Form, Combat Skill, Beast Skill (EX: Beast Speech, but NOT Lycanthropy), Anatomy Skill, Phrenology Skill, Trade Skill, Other Skill (Used for skills that don't fit the other categories) -->|maxlevel = 50 <!-- List without bonus levels -->|req = [[Surveying]]<!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->{{Quote|Digging crystals out of the groundskilltrainers = [[Jaime Fatholm]], [[Fazzi]] <!-- List skill trainers, and knowing what they do3 max -->

'''<!-- transclusing tables for easier edits/updates -->{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Recipes}}== Geology Mechanics ====== Types of Minerals and Common Terminology ====The [[Geology''' allows ]] skill aids in the collection of multiple types of mineral items. Every Gem is a Crystal but not every Crystal is a Gem.* {{Item|Agate}} is both a Gem and a Crystal.* {{Item|Rubywall Crystal}} is a Crystal but not a Gem.* {{Item|Glowy Yellow Crystal}} is an Irradiated Crystal. Although these are a type of Crystal, they sometimes require [[Mining]] or [[Foraging]] to gather. This type can sometimes be hazardous to carry.* {{Item|Cow Malachite}} is an Attuned Gem crafted through a [[Sigil Scripting]] recipe.* {{Item|Maximized Sardonyx}} is a Catalyst Gem crafted through [[Geology]].* {{Item|Sapphire}} is an "Ilmari Gem," a name given to a group of ten gems which added at the same time as the [[Ilmari]] zone. Ilmari Gems are used for crafting and the often obtained as a Speed Bonus through [[teleportationSurveying]] skill.

In order to raise this skill a player must first obtain Collecting gems and crystals is often accomplished through the associated use of Mineral Surveys crafted through [[Surveying]] skill from . Once crafted, a specific level of [[JoehGeology]], and use a '''Crystal is required to understand each map.{{:Surveying/Geology Survey'''.Maps}}

Crystal Surveys lead to mostly random ==== Speed Bonus ====If you collect another survey shortly after collecting a previous survey, then you can obtain a speed bonus. While most can be obtained at any location, the amount varies based on the survey location and some gems. You have are more likely to make be found at a lot of them to get the gems you needgiven location as shown in table below.

Blue surveys are best to get the Amethyst required {| class="sortable wikitable"!Location!Time Required!Number of Gems!Types of Gems|-| [[Serbule Hills]] || 1.5 - 3 min || 1 || * Higher chance for blue and green gems* Lower chance for orange and white gems (other than Winterprize)* Rarely Ilmari gems|-| [[Eltibule]] || 1.5 - 3 min || 1-2 || * Higher chance for blue and green gems* Lower chance for orange and white gems including {{Item|Winterprize}}* Rarely Ilmari gems|-| [[teleportationKur Mountains]]|| 2.5 - 4.5 min || 1-3 || * Higher chance for orange and white gems including {{Item|Winterprize}}* Lower chance for blue and green gems* Rarely Ilmari gems|}

==Related Quests=== Tip =====* '''Lapis Lazuli for Marna''' ([[Marna]] wants 3 Lapis Lazuli)* '''Paying Debts''' ([[Helena Veilmoor]] needs 3 Obsidian)Try to do as many survey maps per batch as your inventory allows to maximize the amount of speed bonuses you get.

==Related Skills==Gem Tiers===={{:Gems}} ==== Crystal Nodes ====Across [[Alharth]], crystal nodes can be discovered and mined for crystals or gemstones. They are often found deep in dungeons.{| {{STDT}}! style="width:150px;"| Deposit !! Geology Required || XP Gained || Locations|-| Blue Crystal || ??? || ??? || [[Borghild]]|-| Green Crystal || 20 || ??? || [[Borghild]]|-| Orange Crystal || ??? || ??? || [[Borghild]]|-| White Crystal || 30 || ??? || [[Necromancer's Courtyard]] |-| [[Glowy Yellow Crystal]] || 45 || ??? || [[Gazluk]] Plateau |-| Pulsing Crystal (drop semi-real hassium) || 50 || 150 || [[Gazluk]] Plateau |} ==== Crafting with Gems ====Gems are used in various crafting recipes to create Enchanted equipment. Gems can be placed into the Primary Crystal and Auxiliary Crystal slots in a recipe to determine what skills an item will have when crafted.* {{Item|Goshenite}} and {{Item| Sunstone}} are two Ilmari Gems which are intended to generate Generic treasure effects ([[All_Skills/Treasure_Effects]]). (Confirmed by Citan in [[SurveyingGame_updates/2018-06-20]]).* {{Item|Danburite}} can currently be used for [[MiningEndurance]]treasure effects ([[Endurance/Treasure_Effects]]), possibly including extraction of augments. ^{Needs confirmation}.* {{Item|Opal}}, {{Item|Goshenite}}, {{Item|Danburite}}, {{Item|Tiger's Eye}}, {{Item|Turquoise}}, {{Item|Emerald}}, {{Item|Sunstone}}, and {{Item|Morganite}} are eight Ilmari Gems used in [[Saddlery]] recipes.* {{Item|Ruby}} and {{Item|Sapphire}} are the only Ilmari Gems currently not used in Saddlery.* {{Item|Amethyst}} and {{Item|Aquamarine}} are used in [[Teleportation]].* {{Item|Diamond}} is useful for resurrection abilities through [[First Aid]] as well as [[Necromancy]] recipes. * [[Dye Making]] uses gemstones, including the Ilmari Gems, in the creation of specific dyes. * The other "Ilmari" gems and Rubywall Crystals are currently set to Generic mods^{Needs confirmation} . {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Level Up Rewards}}

==AbilitiesGeology Experience Table ==<!-- transcluding {{Spoiler|Click Expand to view the Abilities page so it can be easily replaced -->Experience Table for Geology|{{:Geology Level Up RewardsXptables/Surveying}}}}