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'''Ore''' is the basic material found in the various asteroid fields throughout EVE. In their native form asteroid ores cannot be used, but must be [[refining|refined]] into minerals, which can then be used for ship and equipment [[Manufacturing|manufacture]]. | '''Ore''' is the basic material found in the various '''asteroid''' fields throughout EVE. In their native form asteroid ores cannot be used, but must be [[refining|refined]] into minerals, which can then be used for ship and equipment [[Manufacturing|manufacture]]. | ||
== Where to find asteroids == | == Where to find asteroids == | ||
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Virtually every star system (with the notable exception of [[Jita]]) in Eve has at least one asteroid belt, and most star systems have several (to up to tens in some cases). These belts are listed on the [[overview]] and the right-click menu, and always have the same geometry: a rough semicircle of asteroids. A | === Asteroid belts === | ||
[[File:Asteroid-belt.png|thumb|250px|right|Asteroid belt geometry]] | |||
Virtually every star system (with the notable exception of [[Jita]]) in Eve has at least one asteroid belt, and most star systems have several (to up to tens in some cases). These belts are listed on the [[overview]] and the right-click menu, and always have the same geometry: a rough semicircle of asteroids, approximately 50 km in diameter. A ship warping to an asteroid belt's beacon (through the right-click menu or the overview) will warp to the centre of the semicircle. Note that mining lasers only have an (unboosted) range of only 10-15 km, so a ship has to fly closer to the belt after warping in in order to mine asteroids; if you want to save on travel time, you can warp to mining bookmarks instead. | |||
A given belt will have a mixture of asteroids containing different ores; the mixture and the size of the asteroids (i.e. how much ore each asteroid contains) is determined by the system's location in the Eve universe and its security status (see [[#Asteroid distribution|asteroid distribution]], below). The asteroids in an asteroid belt will respawn after downtime. The websites [http://www.ombeve.co.uk/ Ombeve] and [http://evemaps.dotlan.net/ Dotlan] have maps showing the number of asteroid belts per system. | |||
=== Deadspace pockets === | |||
Mineable asteroids can also spawn in [[deadspace]] pockets, such as the ones created for missions. Unlike asteroid belts, these are not organised into a set shape; some are composed of dense clumps of asteroids, while others are scattered fields. For a list of which missions' deadspace pockets contain asteroids, see [[Mission Mining]] or [http://eve-survival.org/wikka.php?wakka=MiningInMissions Eve-survival]. | Mineable asteroids can also spawn in [[deadspace]] pockets, such as the ones created for missions. Unlike asteroid belts, these are not organised into a set shape; some are composed of dense clumps of asteroids, while others are scattered fields. For a list of which missions' deadspace pockets contain asteroids, see [[Mission Mining]] or [http://eve-survival.org/wikka.php?wakka=MiningInMissions Eve-survival]. | ||
=== Cosmic anomalies === | |||
Lastly, one of the two kinds of [[Cosmic Anomaly|cosmic anomaly]] contains asteroids (the other contains hostile rats). The asteroids in cosmic anomalies tend to be a little larger and contain rarer ore than the normal asteroid belts in a star system; however, unlike asteroid belts, once all the asteroids in the anomaly have been mined, the anomaly disappears. | Lastly, one of the two kinds of [[Cosmic Anomaly|cosmic anomaly]] contains asteroids (the other contains hostile rats). The asteroids in cosmic anomalies tend to be a little larger and contain rarer ore than the normal asteroid belts in a star system; however, unlike asteroid belts, once all the asteroids in the anomaly have been mined, the anomaly disappears. | ||
Note that in many locations you will find decorative asteroids, which cannot be mined (or otherwise interacted with); these will have colourful names such as "Snake-shaped Asteroid". | Note that in many locations you will find decorative asteroids, which cannot be mined (or otherwise interacted with); these will have colourful names such as "Snake-shaped Asteroid". | ||
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tips for mining belts (warp-in point, bookmarks) (maybe better in [[Mining]]?) | tips for mining belts (warp-in point, bookmarks) (maybe better in [[Mining]]?) | ||
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| | |{{icon|veldspar||Veldspar}} Veldspar | ||
|Concentrated Veldspar | |Concentrated Veldspar | ||
|Dense Veldspar | |Dense Veldspar | ||
|Everywhere | |Everywhere | ||
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| | | {{icon|scordite||Scordite}} Scordite | ||
|Condensed Scordite | |Condensed Scordite | ||
|Massive Scordite | |Massive Scordite | ||
|Everywhere | |Everywhere | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|pyroxeres||Pyroxeres}} Pyroxeres | ||
|Solid Pyroxeres | |Solid Pyroxeres | ||
|Viscous Pyroxeres | |Viscous Pyroxeres | ||
|Amarr and Caldari 0.9 (or lower) space | |Amarr and Caldari 0.9 (or lower) space | ||
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| | | {{icon|plagioclase||Plagioclase}} Plagioclase | ||
|Azure Plagioclase | |Azure Plagioclase | ||
|Rich Plagioclase | |Rich Plagioclase | ||
|Caldari 0.7 (or lower) space<br>Minmatar and Gallente 0.9 (or lower) space | |Caldari 0.7 (or lower) space<br>Minmatar and Gallente 0.9 (or lower) space | ||
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| | | {{icon|omber||Omber}} Omber | ||
|Silvery Omber | |Silvery Omber | ||
|Golden Omber | |Golden Omber | ||
|Gallente and Minmatar 0.7 (or lower) space | |Gallente and Minmatar 0.7 (or lower) space | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|kernite||Kernite}} Kernite | ||
|Luminous Kernite | |Luminous Kernite | ||
|Fiery Kernite | |Fiery Kernite | ||
|Amarr 0.7 (or lower) space<br>Caldari and Minmatar 0.4 (or lower) space | |Amarr 0.7 (or lower) space<br>Caldari and Minmatar 0.4 (or lower) space | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|jaspet||Jaspet}} Jaspet | ||
|Pure Jaspet | |Pure Jaspet | ||
|Pristine Jaspet | |Pristine Jaspet | ||
|Amarr and Gallente 0.4 (or lower) space | |Amarr and Gallente 0.4 (or lower) space | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|hemorphite||Hemorphite}} Hemorphite | ||
|Vivid Hemorphite | |Vivid Hemorphite | ||
|Radiant Hemorphite | |Radiant Hemorphite | ||
|Amarr and Gallente 0.2 (or lower) space | |Amarr and Gallente 0.2 (or lower) space | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|hedbergite||Hedbergite}} Hedbergite | ||
|Vitric Hedbergite | |Vitric Hedbergite | ||
|Glazed Hedbergite | |Glazed Hedbergite | ||
|Caldari and Minmatar 0.2 (or lower) space | |Caldari and Minmatar 0.2 (or lower) space | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|gneiss||Gneiss}} Gneiss | ||
|Iridescent Gneiss | |Iridescent Gneiss | ||
|Prismatic Gneiss | |Prismatic Gneiss | ||
|Amarr and Minmatar 0.0 (or lower) space | |Amarr and Minmatar 0.0 (or lower) space | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|dark ochre||Dark Ochre}} Dark Ochre | ||
|Onyx Ochre | |Onyx Ochre | ||
|Obsidian Ochre | |Obsidian Ochre | ||
|Caldari and Gallente 0.0 (or lower) space | |Caldari and Gallente 0.0 (or lower) space | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|spodumain||Spodumain}} Spodumain | ||
|Bright Spodumain | |Bright Spodumain | ||
|Gleaming Spodumain | |Gleaming Spodumain | ||
|0.0 space (or lower, except Gallente) | |0.0 space (or lower, except Gallente) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|crokite||Crokite}} Crokite | ||
|Sharp Crokite | |Sharp Crokite | ||
|Crystalline Crokite | |Crystalline Crokite | ||
|0.0 space (or lower, except Minmatar) | |0.0 space (or lower, except Minmatar) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|bistot||Bistot}} Bistot | ||
|Triclinic Bistot | |Triclinic Bistot | ||
|Monoclinic Bistot | |Monoclinic Bistot | ||
|All of 0.0 (or lower) space | |All of 0.0 (or lower) space | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{icon|arkonor||Arkonor}} Arkonor | ||
|Crimson Arkonor | |Crimson Arkonor | ||
|Prime Arkonor | |Prime Arkonor | ||
|0.0 space (or lower, except Caldari) | |0.0 space (or lower, except Caldari) | ||
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| | | {{icon|mercoxit||Mercoxit}} Mercoxit | ||
|Magma Mercoxit | |Magma Mercoxit | ||
|Vitreous Mercoxit | |Vitreous Mercoxit | ||