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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]].


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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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== Asteroid distribution ==
== Asteroid distribution ==
[[File:Glow_roid_grid.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Asteroid distribution]]
[[File:Glow_roid_grid.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Asteroid distribution]]
[[File:Asteroid-belt-overview.jpg|thumb|250px|right|An asteroid belt, as seen on the [[overview]]. Note the belt's warp-in point (marked with an inverted triangle), as well as the variety of different asteroid types (all labelled according to what kind of ore they contain).]]
The Eve universe can be divided into [[topology|four quarters]]:  
The Eve universe can be divided into [[topology|four quarters]]:  
* The Amarr quarter (includes systems held by the Amarr, Ammatar, Khanid, Blood Raiders, and Sansha's Nation)
* The Amarr quarter (includes systems held by the Amarr, Ammatar, Khanid, Blood Raiders, and Sansha's Nation)