Aluminum
Uncommon

Considered a very workaday metal, in addition to the practical construction purposes, aluminum carries energy well and is useful as a magical conductor in wands and staves.

Amber
Uncommon

In addition to often being a capsule of fossilized ancient life, amber itself is used in magical rites of sealing or locking.

Amethyst
Uncommon

A very neutral and reliable energy source, amethyst can be used in spells of stress relief and banishment of negative energy.

Anthracite
Uncommon

A version of coal that is extremely compressed and metallic, anthracite became a favorite of dark wizards and practicers of the black arts.

Hematite
Uncommon

Hematite acts as a grounding force in alchemy, created balance and centering.

Jade
Uncommon

Considered a lucky gemstone, jade helps instill prosperity and wealth in those that covet it.

Lapis Lazuli
Uncommon

A tone long held by lore masters to enhance insight, awareness and truth.

Lead
Uncommon

The heaviest of common metals, lead primarily is used in practical non-magical ways. Due to is poisonous nature, it also finds its way into various potions with nefarious purposes.

Nickel
Uncommon

Useful in sympathy magic, nickel can be used to make linkages between one magic item or source and another, often over long distances.

Opal
Uncommon

This mineraloid displays a bright rainbow of colors depending on the lighting, and can be used in potions and inks of often healing or nourishing effects.

Slate
Uncommon

A stone excellent for flagstones and building.

Tin Ore
Uncommon

A soft metal with an often mirror-like surface, tin is useful where malleable metals are of value and is also needed in various enchanted inks, engravings, and spells for communicating with the dead.

Topaz
Uncommon

A prismatic crystal that creates useful vibrations under certain magical circumstances, and is also quite pretty.

Turquoise
Uncommon

One of the most legendary of semi-precious stones, turquoise is often incorporated into protective amulets.