# Sand Refinery (Albion)

**Category:** Production / Pit
**Region:** Albion

## Description

The Sand Refinery extracts Quartz Sand from coastal deposits in Albion. It requires placement in a Harbour Area and becomes available once you reach the Nobles population tier.

## Stats

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Required Tier | [Nobles](../population-tiers/tier-iv.md) |
| Dimensions | 6x7 / 8x10 (rotated) |
| Cycle Time | 0:45 |
| Build Cost | 3 Planks, 2 Bricks |
| Maintenance | 10 Coins, 5 Mercators |

## Placement Requirements

| Requirement | Details |
|-------------|---------|
| Harbour Area | Required |

## Production

**Input:** None (raw extraction)

**Output:** [Quartz Sand](../goods/quartz-sand.md)

## Specialists

| Specialist | Rarity | Type | Effects |
|------------|--------|------|---------|
| Servia Bellia, Lily of the Coast | Epic | Finance | Coastal Factories in range: Productivity +25%, Income area effect +1 |
| Artisan Allsmelter | Rare | Civic | Fine Glass Chain in range: Productivity +20% |
| Rhea Proserpina, Dis Mater | Epic | Finance | Mines and Pits in range: Workforce -40%, Upkeep -80% |

## Production Chain

Quartz Sand is used in glass production:
- [Glass Smelter](./glass-smelter-latium.md) to produce [Glass](../goods/glass.md)
- [Glassblower](./glassblower-latium.md) to produce [Fine Glass](../goods/fine-glass.md)

## Related Buildings

- [Sand Refinery (Latium)](./sand-refinery-latium.md)
- [Gold Washer (Latium)](./gold-washer-latium.md)
- [Mud Drier (Albion)](./mud-drier-albion.md)