Azurite is a common ornamental gemstone prized for its rich blue coloration and distinctive mottled patterns. Often found alongside copper deposits, it is widely used in jewelry, decorative carvings, pigments, and small luxury goods. While not as valuable as precious gemstones, azurite’s affordability and striking appearance ensure steady demand among artisans, jewelers, and collectors throughout Faerûn.
Usage
Azurite is commonly fashioned into jewelry, decorative objects, inlays, and ornamental carvings. Artisans and lapidaries frequently purchase azurite in bulk, while alchemists and scholars occasionally seek high-quality specimens for pigments, research, and specialized applications.
| Type | Availability | License Tier | Source Cost | Wholesale Price | Base Price | Premium Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstones | Common | 0 | 7gp | 8gp | 10gp | 15gp | n/a |
Azurite is a relatively common ornamental gemstone found in copper-rich mining regions throughout Faerûn. While not considered a precious gem, its striking blue coloration ensures consistent demand among artisans and jewelers.
Export Locations: The Great Rift, Amn, The Vast
Premium Markets: Waterdeep, Baldur’s Gate, Athkatla
Exotic Markets: Mirabar, Mulmaster, Zhentil Keep
Exotic Market Notes
Mirabar: Wealth generated by mining and metalworking supports consistent demand for decorative gemstones despite limited local interest in ornamental stone production.
Mulmaster: Imported gemstones are widely used by artisans, merchants, and craftsmen serving the city’s wealthy elite.
Zhentil Keep: Affordable gemstones remain popular among merchants and minor nobles seeking decorative goods without the cost of precious stones.
Common Buyers: Jewelers, artisans, collectors, merchants, alchemists, apprentice mages
Common Producers: Mining companies, dwarven mining clans, gemstone prospectors, lapidaries, merchant guilds
Profit Potential: Minimal
Azurite should be stored in padded pouches or small containers to prevent scratching and chipping. Due to its modest value, it is often transported in bulk alongside other decorative gemstones.
Transport Risks: Low
Storage Difficulty: Easy
Spoilage Risks: None
Inspection Frequency: Rare
Smuggling Appeal: Low
Regulation Level: Low
Azurite is a classic bulk gemstone commodity. Individual stones carry modest value, but large shipments remain profitable due to widespread demand among artisans, jewelers, and decorative craftsmen. Merchants often transport azurite alongside other ornamental stones, pigments, and lapidary materials to maximize cargo efficiency.
| Tier | Description |
|---|---|
0 - Open |
This item may be freely bought, sold, transported, and stored without special permits or registration. Open Trade goods form the foundation of everyday commerce and are rarely subject to inspection beyond normal taxation. |
1 - Registered |
This item is legal to trade but may be subject to routine taxation, record-keeping, or inspection when transported in commercial quantities. Merchants conducting regular business in these goods are often expected to maintain a recognized trade registration. |
2 - Controlled |
This item is considered hazardous, specialized, or otherwise regulated. Merchants may be required to obtain a trade license, maintain records of sale, or submit shipments for inspection. Bulk transport is often monitored by guilds, city authorities, or trade officials. |
3 - Restricted |
This item possesses significant economic, strategic, or industrial value. Trade is limited to approved merchants, guild members, chartered companies, or licensed organizations. Unauthorized possession or transport may result in confiscation, fines, or suspension of trade privileges. |
4 - Chartered |
This item is subject to monopolies, exclusive trade agreements, state control, or powerful guild charters. Production, transport, and sale are closely regulated. Access is typically restricted to organizations operating under special contracts, noble grants, or government authorization. |
5 - Prohibited |
This item is illegal to produce, possess, transport, or sell within most jurisdictions. Exceptions are rare and generally require direct authorization from ruling authorities. Violations often carry severe penalties, including imprisonment, asset seizure, exile, or execution. |