Ranks: 1
XP Cost: 15
Learn Time: 12
Skill Point Cost: –
Self-Teach :No
Pre-Requisite: –
Debarment: –
Limitation: –
Rarity: Uncommon
Description:
A player character with this skill is able to identify different types of rocks and minerals, including metal and gems. Though he cannot accurately appraise the value of such items, he can differentiate between ornamental, semiprecious, and precious stones, and can make an educated guess at the purity of any vein of precious metal. He is also familiar with underground formations and functions of the natural world related to this science, such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the processes involved with the creation of the various rocks and minerals.
