Ore

Geologica adds a large number of metal ores to the world. Typically, ores are primarily composed of a specific mineral. They are found in specific types of deposits, which might contain multiple types of ore. Depending on the type of ore, an ore might be manifested as stone, sand or clay. Like rock, each type of ore has a specific hardness value, which determines the mining level. Geologica does not yet implement any ore processing steps. Instead, it registers the ores with the ore dictionary, with the expectation that other mods will provide the necessary recipes. Note that many of the metals are only metals in the chemical sense; applications may only rarely require their elemental, solid form. Geologica ores are not just for smelting to ingots.

Stone Ores
The great majority of the ores are found in stone form, and the required pickaxe level depends on the hardness of the ore: weak, medium or strong. Weak ores are minable with a wood pickaxe, medium ores require a stone pickaxe, and strong ores require an iron pickaxe.

Sand Ores
The sand ores are typically found in placer deposits on beaches and river banks. Best extracted with a shovel.

Clay Ores
Some minerals are typically found in clay form, suitable for extraction with a shovel. All clay metal ores are found as laterite deposits.