Ore Veins (Skyrim)

Ore veins are mounds of rock that may be mined with a pickaxe to receive a particular ore. Each type of vein has a slightly different color, depending on the ore inside, and typically yeilds 2 to 3 samples of ore, as well as a random gemstone on rare occasions.

Locations
Ore veins are typically found in mines and tunnels, but are also scattered around the map in open rocky areas and in some select other dungeons. Some veins can seem to blend in with the surrounding rock and may be difficult to find, so treasure-seeking players should also keep an eye out on the walls and floors.

Availability

 * Ore veins typically respawn every 30 in-game days.
 * Another method may be used to replenish ore veins faster. If the player enters the depleted mine after a week, and the ore vein appears replenished but no dialogue appears, exit the mine, wait 24 hours, re-enter, and the mine will be fully replenished.

Ore varieties

 * Corundum Ore
 * Ebony Ore
 * Geode Vein
 * Gold Ore
 * Iron Ore
 * Malachite Ore
 * Moonstone Ore
 * Orichalcum Ore
 * Quicksilver Ore
 * Silver Ore

Bugs

 * - Sometimes ore veins won't respawn.