Uranium

No other element can claim to occupy important roles at both the beginning and end of human progress as uranium, toxic and unstable. At one end of the spectrum, it powers nuclear reactors that generate the energy people need, while at the other end it can be used to wreak tremendous destruction.

Uranium is the first *rare* mineral you will come across. Uranium will become a critical resource early on as it is used in the 2nd tier weapons, 1st tier power systems, and lighting.

Gathering
Mining uranium takes considerably more time to mine using a laser pick than prior minerals. A good strategy is to wall yourself in with carried dirt prior to mining, to provide protection against most enemies that might spawn.

Amount / Dropped By

 * ~ 0-1 by Meaty Toadstool from the |Protolife Biome.

Appearance
It's appearance does not change depending on the biome it is located in and it has a distinct pattern that helps aid recognition. However the different colors of the various biomes might make it harder to spot.