Facet & Cleavage Calculator
Prevent catastrophic gemstone shattering during processing. Select your raw ore specimen, evaluate internal fracture density, and calculate optimal blade downforce, RPM gear speed, and anti-shatter safety probabilities.
Facet & Blade Tension Simulator
Model cleavage plane resistance, blade RPM gears, and shatter probabilities before striking your chisel.
Structural tension within acceptable threshold.
How Cleavage Planes Dictate Blade Selection
In Abyssal Lapidary, every rough ore specimen features distinct crystalline cleavage planes that respond differently to mechanical shear stress. Mineral specimens such as Pigeon's Blood Ruby and Cornflower Sapphire possess exceptional Mohs hardness (9.0) with rhombohedral or basal parting, resisting low-speed steel blades while demanding diamond-edged saw blades at Gear 4 rotation.
Conversely, Imperial Topaz (Mohs 8.0) exhibits perfect basal cleavage along the (001) plane. Striking or faceting parallel to this natural cleavage axis can shear the crystal cleanly in half, reducing its auction value to mere scrap.
Anomalous Ores & Cognitive Hazard Limits
Working subterranean anomalies such as Blue Chromophage, Shrift Stone, or the dreaded Stone of Erasure inflicts psychic resonance upon the artisan. Each cut pass contributes directly to your cognitive Awareness metric. Reaching maximum Awareness (100) triggers full Mind Overload, rendering the lapidary unable to appraise stones or operate machinery until resting or drinking restorative tea at the reception counter.
Methodology: Workshop telemetry and physical constants compiled from official Unreal Engine string tables (GCMC-Windows.pak / Game.locres). Metal ores (such as Malachite and Pyrite) are broken down directly with hammers to harvest base metals for workbench upgrades rather than faceted for fine jewellery.