An Unusual Ore

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This piece of rock splintered off the main lode you were mining after a particularly hefty blow. The inner surface, which had been hidden from view, is dusted in a pattern of rich, dark orange flakes on the otherwise dull rock. The material feels smooth to the touch, and unlike any you have encountered before. Perhaps someone with a greater knowledge of minerals than you can tell you more about it?

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A fine day, isn't it, [%NAME]? If I wasn't so tied up here I'd love nothing more than to sling a pick over my shoulder and head out into the field. From the looks of you, that's where you just were, am I right? Oh, you found something interesting? By all means, let me see!