Keep up the good work, Hedgecub. It's a big help.
TemperanceAngel, "since so many minerals seem to end in E, I have decided to add the rule that if the last letter(s) of the previous word is/are vowel(s) (A, E, I, O, U, AND Y), you have permission to use the consonants that proceed them instead, if you want.
For example:
SodaliTE can lead to either Emerald or Topaz
ChrysocolLA can lead to Amethyst or Lapis Lazuli
EchinaCEA can lead to Amber, Elder, or Coconut"
For all the rules, check back at the very beginning, Message 1.
Now, on with the game.
Herkimer diamonD