Petrified Oak

Written by TheSpectator

Petrified Oak somehow grows in lush, fertile environments. It is used to build houses, and sometimes weaponry and armor. Farmers use it for making their tools, and they also sometimes used it in building their fences. The Petrified Oak grows underground and needs certain tools to be obtained.
Petrified Oak is stronger than stone, but has weak spots. If a planet or settlement has Petrified Oak, then most likely it will have a lot of vehicles and tools built out of it. Petrified Oak is able to be stored just about anywhere, and it is fireproof as well!
The Farmers of Petrified Oak make a lot of money off of it, and they try and turn their local towns into fortresses, but are often overwhelmed by greed.

Properties

Material Characteristics

It looks like a normal tree, but a bit more shiny in the sunlight.

Geology & Geography

It grows in lush, fertile lands.

History & Usage

History

At first it was used to build houses, then people learned how to carve it, and they made weapons, and tools. Then it was sold across the galaxy, and other races used it. Elves learned how to bend it, and made bows, dwarves somehow learned how to smelt it.

Everyday use

It is used as eating utensils, and bowls. Also sometimes used for the body of machines or vehicles.

Refinement

It is useable when dug out of the ground, but it is recommended that it be washed before use.

Environmental Impact

Sometimes changes the shape of the ground. Especially when removed.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Petrified Oak can be found pretty much anywhere, from the public market to the black market.

Storage

Can be stored like firewood, or anywhere really, and its pretty much fire proof.

Value

Probably worth $100 per 5lbs

Rarity

Its a pretty common resource.

Odor

Smells a bit like dirt, but it always depends on where its growing.

Taste

Tastes like dirt, and bugs.

Color

It is two shades of brown.

Common State

Solid.