Samarskite

Samarskite was a semi-precious gem used for mourning jewelry or to adorn black ceremonial dress.
==Description==
Samarskite was a rare-earth mineral,In reality, samarskite contains uranium and other rare-earth elements and is radioactive. hard and dense, with a velvet-black metallic luster, usually cut cabochon. A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp.
==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.
==Trivia==
The lesser deity Vhaeraun was known to occasionally send samarskites to show his favour or disfavour to his followers.
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===Gallery===
Samarskite3.jpg|Faceted samarskite gemphoto by TheBeautyInTheRocks.comused by permission
Samarskite.jpg|Natural samarskite
==References==
Category:Semi-precious stones
Category:Gems
Category:50-74 gold pieces
Category:Items from Faerûn
Category:Items from Toril
Category:Items