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Samarskite was a semi-precious gem used for mourning jewelry or to adorn black ceremonial dress.[3][4]

Description[]

Samarskite was a rare-earth mineral,[note 1] hard and dense, with a velvet-black metallic luster, usually cut cabochon.[5] A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp.[1][2]

Powers[]

One or more samarskite gems, carried or worn on the body, was known to protect against undead by reducing the severity of their attacks by a small amount.[4]

Trivia[]

The lesser deity Vhaeraun was known to occasionally send samarskites to show his favour or disfavour to his followers.[6]

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Notes[]

  1. In reality, samarskite contains uranium and other rare-earth elements and is radioactive.

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