Cobalt

Cobalt is a metal found primarily in Northrend.

Locations
Most large deposits of Cobalt can be found along the coast of Northrend, though other deposits have been found in Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms. The dwarves of Khaz Modan regularly mine it from the depths of the earth, exporting it throughout the lands of the Grand Alliance.

Uses
While difficult to work with as a metal, Cobalt is widely valued for its properties.


 * Its blue coloring is used in stained glass and blue paints throughout Azeroth - primarily in the Kingdom of Stormwind.


 * Cobalt has magnetic properties, prized by engineers of Gnomeregan and the Goblin Cartels.


 * Difficult to forge as a metal, only the dwarves have been able to design armor from Cobalt. Cobalt Plate is the primary style of armor crafted from the metal, known for its geometric ridges.