Set in Stone

Set in Stone is a limited time event which focuses on Rocks. It features 6 generators and 48 upgrades that produce either Minerals , Rocks , or Crystals .
==Story==
===Opening===
===Ending===
==Objectives & Rewards==
Explore Rocks (12 Requirements)
#Collect Mineral → 1 
#Collect Feldspars → 2 
#Collect Dunite, Tuff → 3 
#Collect Rock Cycle → Rock Cycle Badge
#Collect 3 Sedimentary Rock, Siltstone → 4 
#Collect Sandstone, Slate → 5 
#Collect Coquina, Schist → 7 
#Collect Crystal → Crystal Badge
#Collect Pegmatite, Fulgurite → 8 
#Collect Coal, Diamond → 9 
#Collect Pyrite, Lab-Grown Diamonds → 11 
#Collect Natural Beauty → Gongshi Badge
===Badges===
This exploration holds some rewards already mentioned above. The main ones being these three badges: Bronze: Rock Cycle, Silver: Crystal and Gold: Gongshi which have an effect on all other evolutionary branches, speeding up every simulation by 1%, and also speeding up production in future Set in Stone simulations by 5, 10 and 15% respectively.
====Rock Cycle====
====Crystal====
====Gongshi====
==Generators==
Icon	Name 	Description 	Base Cost	Base Production	Requires
 	Mineral 	The planet is composed of chemical compounds and elements. Earth's natural processes give these materials solid form, creating minerals. Almost all minerals are crystalline, with their atoms organized in orderly patterns.	150 	2/sec 	Earthly Origins
 	Igneous Rock 	As magma rises in the Earth's crust, it cools. When losing heat, it crystallizes, solidifying into igneous rock. 	50,000 	1/sec 	Magma
 	Sedimentary Rock	Nature is continuously breaking down rocks and organic material into smaller and smaller pieces. When weighed down by earth or other sediments, they can be compacted and recycled into new types of rock. 	1e7 	250/sec 	Sand
 	Metamorphic Rock	When descending deeper into the planet's crust and mantle, pressure and heat increase. These extreme conditions cause rock to undergo metamorphosis. 	3e8 	100,000/sec 	Igneous RockRock CycleSedimentary RockCalcite
 	Crystal 	Most minerals take shape as crystals formed by cooled, solidified magma. Their atoms are arranged in three dimensions, creating geometric shapes and flat surfaces at both the atomic and macro level. 	4e11 	1/sec 	MineralFluorite
 	Gem 	Humans cut and polish crystals to enhance their aesthetic qualities. These gemstones are used in jewelry and signify wealth and power. 	3e12 	1e8/sec 	CrystalDiamond
==Upgrades==
===Miscellaneous Effects===
Icon	Name 	Description 	Cost	Effect 	Requires
 	Earthly Origins	The Earth is covered in rocks, mountains, and beaches. But there is movement underneath: a roiling, convecting mantle and a dynamic, metallic core. The crust and mantle are the birthplace of thousands of species of minerals.	50 	Minerals Tap gains +1 per tap	-
===Mineral Efficiency===
Icon	Name 	Description 	Cost 	Effect 	Requires
 	Olivine 	The oldest olivine crystals on Earth originate billions of years ago when meteorites crash into the planet. This mineral is also naturally occurring, believed to be the most common in the upper mantle. 	400 	50% 	Mineral
 	Quartz 	The Earth's crust is comprised mostly of silicates, minerals containing oxygen and silicon. Quartz is among the most widespread of these minerals, present in nearly every type of rock. 	2,500 	75% 	Mineral
 	Feldspars 	Making up 60% of the Earth's crust, feldspars are the most common silicates on the planet. A group of almost 20 different minerals, feldspars all share a crystalline structure that contains aluminum, oxygen, and silicon. 	7,800 	50% 	MineralQuartz
 	Magma 	A semi-liquid mixture of minerals, gases, and liquids flows within the Earth's mantle and crust. This molten rock is called magma and can reach extreme temperatures of up to 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit. 	32,000 	100% 	Quartz
 	Tuff 	Formed from explosive volcanic eruptions, tuff is any rock made up of at least 75% volcanic ash. Tuff is softer and easier to cut than most other rocks, making it a useful construction material in ancient societies. 	18,000 	125% 	Igneous RockBasalt
 	Clay 	Constituting a fifth of the Earth's surface, clay is made of small and sticky minerals. Grains of clay clump together when wet and harden in high temperatures, allowing humans to mold them into tools and objects. 	900,000	75% 	MineralBasalt
 	Rock Cycle	Earth's processes from crystallization to weathering destroy, transform, and rebirth rocks throughout their many lifetimes. 	1.7e6 	75% 	MineralBasalt
 	Sand 	Weathering breaks down rocks exposed to the Earth's natural elements, such as water, wind, and sunlight. After thousands of years, exposed bedrock can be whittled down into the grains of sand that cover desert landscapes. 	4.5e6 	150% 	Rock Cycle
 	Sandstone 	Often composed of sand-sized grains of quartz, sandstone makes up a quarter of all sedimentary rocks. If the rock contains a large amount of iron, it 'rusts' and turns orange after exposure to oxygen. 	2.5e8 	125% 	Sedimentary RockAndesite
 	Calcite 	A primary component of limestone, calcite is the mineral form of calcium carbonate. Its weak molecular structure makes it soft, easy to shape, and weak to acids such as vinegar. 	3e8 	250% 	MineralAndesite
 	Granite 	Composed of common minerals such as quartz and feldspar, granite forms as magma crystallizes deep within the crust. Over long spans of time, nature's elements can whittle down mountains, revealing their granite foundations.	1e11 	500% 	Igneous RockScoria
 	Gneiss 	When exposed to extreme pressures and temperatures above 570 degrees Fahrenheit, granite, shale, and sandstone can transform into gneiss. This rock contains a series of banded layers, each composed of different minerals. 	9e12 	500% 	Metamorphic RockShale
 	Fluorite 	During the Mesozoic Era, the element fluorine mixes with the calcium in limestone, creating fluorite. Like many minerals, fluorite can form crystals, and it uniquely glows under ultra-violet light. 	7e10 	1,000% 	MineralShale
 	Pegmatite 	When magma is allowed to crystallize slowly, massive crystals can form. Pegmatite is a rock composed of these giant crystals, which can grow up to 3 feet in length. 	5e14 	10,000%	Igneous RockAmethyst
 	Coal 	Composed mostly of carbon, coal forms from prehistoric plant remains. It produces large amounts of energy when burned, making it the driving force of the Industrial Revolution. 	9e16 	10,000%	Sedimentary RockTopaz
===Igneous Rock Efficiency===
Icon	Name 	Description 	Cost 	Effect 	Requires
 	Dunite 	Intrusive igneous rock is created when magma crystallizes beneath the Earth's surface. Composed of minerals frequently found within the mantle, dunite most likely forms especially deep inside the planet. 	1,000	100% 	Igneous Rock
 	Basalt 	Magma from within the Earth's crust becomes lava when extruded to the surface. As this lava cools rapidly, it forms extrusive igneous rock. One such rock, basalt, makes up most of the ocean floor. 	5,000	100% 	Igneous Rock
 	Andesite	Within steep-sided volcanoes, andesite is formed from lava flowing above the surface. It is named after the Andes Mountains in South America, where the rock is common. 	3e7 	3,000% 	Igneous RockSedimentary Rock
 	Diorite 	Beneath the Earth's surface, basalt and granite magma mixes, crystallizing into diorite. While the Mesopotamians use this stone for creating statues, today it can often be found in countertops and floors. 	3e7 	3,000% 	Igneous RockAndesite
 	Scoria 	Gassy magma ejected from a volcano experiences a rapid reduction in pressure, causing the gas to bubble. The holes on a scoria's surface are created when gas bubbles are trapped in the rock while it crystallizes.	1e10 	30,000% 	Igneous RockMetamorphic Rock
 	Obsidian	When lava cools rapidly on Earth's surface, it becomes obsidian, a type of volcanic glass. When fractured, obsidian forms extremely sharp edges that can cut human cells in half. 	6e16 	3,500,000%	Igneous RockTopaz
===Sedimentary Rock Efficiency===
Icon	Name 	Description 	Cost 	Effect 	Requires
 	Limestone 	Found in underwater or once-submerged environments, limestone forms as calcium-rich water sheds its minerals. Durable and versatile, it has long been used in construction, being employed in the building of the Egyptian pyramids.	1e6 	75% 	Sedimentary Rock
 	Siltstone 	Smaller than sand but larger than clay, silt is a sediment typically carried by water or wind. When these materials are deposited in environments like wetlands, the silt compacts into siltstone. 	6e6 	100% 	Sedimentary Rock
 	Coquina 	As calcium carbonate is excreted from the shells of living creatures it becomes an adhesive, fusing the shells together to form a kind of limestone called coquina. 	3e11 	10,000%	Sedimentary RockScoria
 	Shale 	Found both above and in the ground, shale is a common sedimentary rock made up of clay, silt, and mud. Methane-based natural gas trapped in the pores of the rock can be used as fuel. 	9.5e11	20,000%	Sedimentary RockScoria
 	Chalk 	Similar to coquina, chalk is a type of limestone that forms as minuscule shells are bound together by calcium carbonate. Deposits of chalk build up along the coast of England, creating the White Cliffs of Dover. 	1e14 	4,000% 	Sedimentary RockAmethyst
 	Flint 	Made of microscopic quartz crystals, flint is used for creating arrows and spear tips during the Stone Age. Striking flint with steel can scrape off pieces of the rock and heat them up, creating a spark that can start a fire. 	2e15 	4,000% 	Sedimentary RockAmethyst
 	Natural Beauty	The untouched formations of rocks can be just as beautiful as carved jewels. Chinese artists of the 19th century create Gongshi, an art form based on presenting stones as representations of nature's pure beauty. 	2.5e21	100% 	Sedimentary RockJade
===Metamorphic Rock Efficiency===
Icon	Name 	Description 	Cost 	Effect 	Requires
 	Marble 	High temperatures cause limestone minerals to grow and fuse, creating marble. The material is slightly harder than limestone, making it attractive to the Ancient Greeks for their sculptures. 	9e8 	75% 	Metamorphic Rock
 	Slate 	Even relatively tame environmental conditions can produce metamorphic rock. Slate, for instance, is formed by low heat and pressure acting on shale and basalt. 	4e9 	100% 	Metamorphic Rock
 	Schist 	Intense heat and pressure morphs shale into schist, a rock that tends to sparkle from an abundance of the mineral mica. It is common in New York City, and can be seen throughout Central Park and even mixed in the concrete sidewalks.	5e12 	20,000% 	Metamorphic RockShale
 	Anthracite	Under extreme temperatures, coal can turn into anthracite. Characterized by high concentrations of carbon, it burns hotter and cleaner than any other variety of coal. 	1e17 	1,500,000%	Metamorphic RockCoal
 	Jade 	Valued for its beauty and durability, East Asian cultures associate jade with both virtue and immortality from as early as the Han dynasty. It is an aristocratic symbol collected by the ruling class and used in burial rites. 	1.2e17	88,800% 	GemLab-Grown Diamonds
===Crystal Efficiency===
Icon	Name 	Description 	Cost 	Effect	Requires
 	Amethyst 	A variety of quartz, amethyst is formed when iron is present within the crystal. Exposure to heat and radiation causes a chemical reaction in the iron, giving the crystal its purple hue. 	8,000 	100% 	Crystal
 	Jasper 	Sedimentary rock rich in silica can become jasper, whose crystals are too small to be seen by the human eye. The ancient Indus Valley civilization highly values green jasper, using it to carve other minerals and precious stones. 	500,000	500% 	CrystalAmethyst
 	Fulgurite 	If lightning strikes sand, it metamorphizes in an instant. The electricity heats up the sand, rapidly melting and crystalizing it into a shape that replicates the lightning's pathway. 	1.2e16 	1,000%	Metamorphic RockJasper
 	Topaz 	Naturally colorless, topaz is allochromatic, meaning it appears colored when other minerals interact with its crystal framework. Its structure is incredibly stable, allowing it to grow up to 600 pounds. 	4.5e7 	2,000%	CrystalJasper
 	Lapis Lazuli 	Once among the world's most valuable stones, lapis lazuli is prized for its vivid blue color. The Badakhshan province in Afghanistan mines lapis lazuli for thousands of years, trading the crystal across much of the Ancient World.	9e17 	3,000%	Metamorphic RockCoal
 	Diamond 	When carbon is subjected to the pressures found deep in the Earth's crust, one of the hardest natural materials found on Earth is created. Diamond crystals have long been revered by humans and are incredibly valuable. 	1e11 	4,000%	CrystalCoal
 	Pyrite 	Known as 'fool's gold', pyrite's appearance mimics a more valuable mineral: gold. Despite its association with foolishness, the mineral is a leading source of sulfur, and prehistoric societies might have used it to produce fire. 	2.7e13 	2,000%	CrystalGem
 	Lab-Grown Diamonds	Grown from tiny slices of natural crystals or pieces of pure carbon, humans can produce artificial diamonds. While chemically and visually indistinguishable from those mined from the Earth, lab-grown diamonds are valued less. 	1.2e15 	3,000%	CrystalPyrite
===Gem Efficiency===
Icon	Name 	Description 	Cost 	Effect	Requires
 	Emerald 	Most commonly found in pegmatite, the mineral beryl occurs in several colors. When mixed with chromium and vanadium beryl becomes green, and when it has been cut and polished, it is considered an emerald. 	3.3e12	150% 	Gem
 	Aquamarine	Where green beryl is called emerald, bright blue beryl is known as aquamarine. Found primarily in Brazil, aquamarine is naturally blue and yellow but is typically exposed to heat by humans to achieve its iconic blue hue. 	6e12 	150% 	Gem
 	Opal 	The brilliant colors of an opal come from spheres of water within the gem. This makes each stone fragile, so owners of opal are encouraged to touch it frequently, as the natural oils on their hands can protect it from damage.	9e13 	200% 	GemPyrite
 	Garnet 	The crystals of a garnet are typically twelve-sided and exist in six different colors. While red garnets are highly traded in Ancient Rome, green garnets are rarer and become the more valuable stone in later centuries. 	3e14 	200% 	GemPyrite
 	Sapphire 	Corundum comes in a variety of colors, and with the exception of red, all are considered sapphire. The most beloved of these color variations is blue, a result of titanium mixing with the corundum during formation. 	3e15 	500% 	GemLab-Grown Diamonds
 	Ruby 	When mixed with chromium, corundum becomes red. Ruby naturally has a dull, rough appearance. Humans cut and polish it into the radiant gemstone that serves as a symbol of passion and wealth. 	1.5e16	500% 	GemLab-Grown Diamonds
==Tech Tree==
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