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'''Alum''' is a mineral that is primarily used for creating [[Dye|dyes]]. | '''Alum''' is a mineral that is primarily used for creating [[Dye|dyes]]. | ||
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Alum can be found as an ore in [[Rock|sedimentary rock]] (chalk, chert, conglomerate, limestone, argilite, sandstone and shale). Alum chunks may also be sold by the [[Trading|commodities trader]]. Mining a block of alum produces alum chunks. | Alum can be found as an ore in [[Rock|sedimentary rock]] (chalk, chert, conglomerate, limestone, argilite, sandstone and shale). Alum chunks may also be sold by the [[Trading|commodities trader]]. Mining a block of alum produces alum chunks. | ||
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Alum chunks must first be crushed in a [[Mechanical_Power#Crushing|pulverizer]] to produce crushed alum. Crushed alum may be mixed with water in a [[barrel]] to produce diluted alum, which is necessary to produce nearly all dyes. | Alum chunks must first be crushed in a [[Mechanical_Power#Crushing|pulverizer]] to produce crushed alum. Crushed alum may be mixed with water in a [[barrel]] to produce diluted alum, which is necessary to produce nearly all dyes. | ||
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