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A survey on the state of this matter answered 'undecided'.'
 
— Slimeopedia



Lava Dust is a rare Slime Science Resource obtained with a pump, very rarely from Slime Science Crates, and rarely from the Range Exchange as a 1,000 newbuck trade.

It is primarily used in the construction of Warp Depots.

Slimepedia Entry[]

Lava dust is a rare resource obtained with a pump.

Neither a solid or a liquid, lava dust seems to be something in between, having the characteristics of both. It is believed to be a mixture of magma and slime, though this has never been proven. And despite its name, lava dust is only warm to the touch.


On the Ranch:
Deposit lava dust into the Lab's refinery where it can be used for crafting Slime Science gadgets.

Treasure Pods that contain Lava Dust (Slime Rancher)[]

LavaDust SP

Treasure Pod Location
1

TreasurePod1

The Dry Reef

Dry Reef
1

TreasurePod2

The Dry Reef

Dry Reef
1

TreasurePod3

TheAncientRuins SP

Ancient Ruins
1

TreasurePod3

The Dry Reef

Dry Reef

All of these Treasure Pods also contain 2 Deep Brine

Recipes that use Lava Dust[]

Gadget type
Gadgets

LavaDust SP

Utilities
None
Warp Tech
Any Warp Depot
1
Decorations

1
1
1

Curios

2
2
1

Gallery[]

Origin[]

Lava Dust may be based on volcanic ash, however it resembles magma more than than it does true volcanic ash. Its radiation of warmth and unknown state of matter is reminiscent of plasma. This is supported by the Slimepedia entry - It is believed to be a mixture of magma and slime, though this has never been proven. - since the word for plasma comes from the Ancient Greek πλάσμα​, meaning "moldable substance", or "jelly".

Trivia[]

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