Website: https://cstone.space
CStone (short for Crucible Stone) is a streamlined web tool designed to help Star Citizen miners and industrial players optimize ore refining. It provides a simple yet powerful interface to calculate refinery yields, costs, time, and profitability — based on current refinery types and ore compositions.
When and Why Use CStone.space
Use it when:
- You just finished a mining run and want to maximize profit from refining
- You’re choosing which refinery location and method to use
- You want to compare raw vs refined value before committing your haul
- You’re planning multi-crew Mole or Prospector runs and want refining strategy
Why it’s useful:
- Refining involves complex trade-offs between time, cost, and yield
- In-game terminals don’t preview all your options
- CStone lets you simulate those decisions and pick the best one
What CStone.space Can Do
Refining Calculator
- Input any mixture of mined materials (e.g., Quantanium, Bexalite, Inert)
- Choose your refinery (e.g., ARC-L1, CRU-L1, etc.)
- Select from available refining methods:
- Dynex Solventation
- Ferron Exchange
- Thermal Reactive, etc.
Output Analysis
- Shows:
- Refined yield (in SCU)
- Total cost
- Processing time
- Profit estimate based on market prices
Compare Methods
- Quickly swap between refining methods to:
- Maximize profit
- Minimize time (for faster turnaround)
- Balance cost vs yield
Quick How-To
- Visit cstone.space
- Add your mined ore types and quantities
- Select a refinery location
- Try different methods and compare results
- Choose the method with the best yield/time/profit ratio
Tips for Miners
- Quantanium degrades fast — time is critical!
- Not all refineries support all methods — CStone accounts for that
- Consider refining time when planning consecutive mining runs
Feature Summary
| Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Refining Calculator | Simulate refinery outcomes from raw ore |
| Method Comparison | Pick the best refining method for time, cost, and profit |
| Location Selector | Account for regional refinery availability and time |
| Yield Analysis | Understand exactly what you’ll get from each process |
CStone is essential for anyone refining mined materials in Star Citizen. It helps you avoid waste, choose smartly, and increase profits — turning rocks into riches with precision.