Joranstone

A Joranstone is a type of gemstone, found throughout the Kanberk Stream Valley. Joranstones are characterized by their hue, which ranges from mossy green to green-blue to olive, swirls and bubble patterns within the stone itself, and their transulcenceness, which ranges from opaque to nearly clear. They are a form of Tektite stone. 
== Origins and Distribution ==
It is thought that these stones originate from a large meteor impact in central Juhnvechteya (most likely the Gorskartern Crater in Brankonya), which scattered particulates and fallout in a large cloud to the north and east, the majority of which landed in Joraje
Joranstones are found scattered in small quantities throughout lowland Joraje, Toradzland, and parts of Tanderland, but in the most dense quantities in Central Joraje, most notably the Kanberk Stream Valley, as well as Karred. Nearly 85% of all Joranstones are found in Karred and central Joraje, with another 10% being found in Toradzland, 5% in Tanderland, and a few dozen examples in surrounding regions. Tanderland Joranstones tend to be brownish-green in color, making them more sought after by certain collectors. 
== Use ==
The total amount of Joranstone scattered across the world is estimated at 300 tons. 
Throughout history, Joranstones have had many uses. During the ancient prehistory of Juhnvechteya, they were apparently used as objects of worship by cultures such as the Terropond. During the latter prehistory, following the arrival of the Proto-Jorans, they were enshrined as holding some form of powerful magic, which could be harnessed. They were also used for jewelry, and in some cases were exchanged as currencies.
Joranstones have fallen from being worshipful objects, though the legends of them being useful to sorcerers, and hosting magical properties, remain, especially in isolated regions and among certain peoples, such as the High Karredesh herdsmen. In the modern day, they are traded widely as jewels. 
There are three classes of Joranstone, High Quality, (often known as Regal), Fine, and Regular. All three can be told apart by their appearance, and price ranges significantly between the three grades. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green color, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk.
The Regal grade has a distinct fern-like pattern and is much more translucent than the regular grade. There is usually a fairly big difference in the price between the two. High-quality Joranstones are often used for the most expensive jewelry.
Fine Joranstones range between the two in a number of aspects. When a Joranstone has a much lighter, more translucent color, but not the structure of a regal stone, it is often labeled as a fine stone. These are often used to produce jewelry, at a less expensive cost.
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