Set in Stone

"Rock on! Travel through the rock cycle, mine unique crystals, and craft stunning gems in this rockin' event!" ― Information Tab

Set in Stone
Exploration Stats
Episode	14
Theme	Rocks
First Start	August 10th, 2024 (beta) September 13th, 2024 (production)
Chronology
Previous	A Feline Journey
Next	Face Your Fears

Set in Stone is a limited time event which focuses on Rocks. It features 6 generators and 48 upgrades that produce either Minerals Set in Stone, Rocks Set in Stone, or Crystals Set in Stone.

Story

Opening

"At first glance, a pebble seems worth dismissing. But every grain of sand has a story to tell. What are stones made of? How are they formed?"

Ending

"Rocks are formed by natural processes and continuous change. It is easy to only value useful, beautiful, or scarce stones. But each fragment of rock holds a universe of beauty and history."

Objectives & Rewards

The requirements that have to be completed in order to get all rewards.

Explore Rocks (12 Requirements)

1. Collect Mineral → 1 Logit Console
2. Collect Feldspars → 2 Logit Console
3. Collect Dunite, Tuff → 3 Logit Console
4. Collect Rock Cycle → Rock Cycle Badge
5. Collect 3 Sedimentary Rock, Siltstone → 4 Logit Console
6. Collect Sandstone, Slate → 5 Logit Console
7. Collect Coquina, Schist → 7 Logit Console
8. Collect Crystal → Crystal Badge
9. Collect Pegmatite, Fulgurite → 8 Logit Console
10. Collect Coal, Diamond → 9 Logit Console
11. Collect Pyrite, Lab-Grown Diamonds → 11 Logit Console
12. 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

"Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic. Rocks are formed and changed into others in a loop called the rock cycle."

Crystal

"Minerals often have a crystalline structure. When it extends into three dimensions, it forms a crystal."

Gongshi

"Spirit Stones are rocks selected for their appearance. Some resemble figures or creatures, while others are completely abstract, but all are appreciated for their natural beauty."

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.	Set in Stone 150	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 50,000	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 1e7	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 3e8	Set in Stone 100,000/sec	Igneous Rock Rock Cycle Sedimentary Rock Calcite
	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.	Set in Stone 4e11	Set in Stone 1/sec	Mineral Fluorite
	Gem	Humans cut and polish crystals to enhance their aesthetic qualities. These gemstones are used in jewelry and signify wealth and power.	Set in Stone 3e12	Set in Stone 1e8/sec	Crystal Diamond

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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 7,800	50%	Mineral Quartz
	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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 18,000	125%	Igneous Rock Basalt
	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.	Set in Stone 900,000	75%	Mineral Basalt
	Rock Cycle	Earth's processes from crystallization to weathering destroy, transform, and rebirth rocks throughout their many lifetimes.	Set in Stone 1.7e6	75%	Mineral Basalt
	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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 2.5e8	125%	Sedimentary Rock Andesite
	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.	Set in Stone 3e8	250%	Mineral Andesite
	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.	Set in Stone 1e11	500%	Igneous Rock Scoria
	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.	Set in Stone 9e12	500%	Metamorphic Rock Shale
	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.	Set in Stone 7e10	1,000%	Mineral Shale
	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.	Set in Stone 5e14	10,000%	Igneous Rock Amethyst
	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.	Set in Stone 9e16	10,000%	Sedimentary Rock Topaz

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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 5,000	100%	Igneous Rock
	Andesite	Within steep-sided volcanos, andesite is formed from lava flowing above the surface. It is named after the Andes Mountains in South America, where the rock is common.	Set in Stone 3e7	3,000%	Igneous Rock Sedimentary 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.	Set in Stone 3e7	3,000%	Igneous Rock Andesite
	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.	Set in Stone 1e10	30,000%	Igneous Rock Metamorphic 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.	Set in Stone 6e16	3,500,000%	Igneous Rock Topaz

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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 3e11	10,000%	Sedimentary Rock Scoria
	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.	Set in Stone 9.5e11	20,000%	Sedimentary Rock Scoria
	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.	Set in Stone 1e14	4,000%	Sedimentary Rock Amethyst
	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.	Set in Stone 2e15	4,000%	Sedimentary Rock Amethyst
	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.	Set in Stone 2.5e21	100%	Sedimentary Rock Jade

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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 5e12	20,000%	Metamorphic Rock Shale
	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.	Set in Stone 1e17	1,500,000%	Metamorphic Rock Coal
	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.	Set in Stone 1.2e17	88,800%	Gem Lab-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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 500,000	500%	Crystal Amethyst
	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.	Set in Stone 1.2e16	1,000%	Metamorphic Rock Jasper
	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.	Set in Stone 4.5e7	2,000%	Crystal Jasper
	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.	Set in Stone 9e17	3,000%	Metamorphic Rock Coal
	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.	Set in Stone 1e11	4,000%	Crystal Coal
	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.	Set in Stone 2.7e13	2,000%	Crystal Gem
	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.	Set in Stone 1.2e15	3,000%	Crystal Pyrite

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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 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.	Set in Stone 9e13	200%	Gem Pyrite
	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.	Set in Stone 3e14	200%	Gem Pyrite
	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.	Set in Stone 3e15	500%	Gem Lab-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.	Set in Stone 1.5e16	500%	Gem Lab-Grown Diamonds

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