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== Perfect Gemstones ==
'''Perfect gemstones''' occur when one of the polestones forms without any flaws or imperfections which allows them to hold light indefinitely.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} [[Spren]] living in [[Shadesmar]] use perfect stones to store the Stormlight they use for currency.{{book ref|sa3|99}} The [[King's Drop]] is a perfect gemstone that has been held in the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]] for over two hundred years without being renewed or losing stormlight.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} The [[Elsecallers]] were tasked with protecting perfect gems, including a ruby named [[Honor's Drop]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|83}}
==Roshar Economy==
Gemstones form the basis for the Roshar economy. When used as currency, the gem is encased in a glass sphere. Although the spheres are of uniform size, the gemstones inside are of three sizes.{{book ref|sa1|3}} In descending order of size (and value), these gem sizes are broam, mark, and chip.{{book ref|sa1|3}}
In addition, the value of the “sphere” is determined by the type of gemstone, which have different values as determined by their utility rather than their rarity.{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}}. Their relative value in descending order is as follows: emerald, sapphire,{{book ref|sa1|8}}, ruby{{book ref|sa3|7}}, diamond, and garnet.{{book ref|sa1|17}} In addition, amethyst is one of the more valuable gemstones{{book ref|sa2|9}}; topaz {{book ref|sa1|30}} and zircon are amongst the least valuable {{book ref|sa1|55}}.
== Notes ==
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