[quote=@Voltus_Ventus]
Well, if Aetherium is rarer then gold, I'm going to have to rethink my method of harvesting it.
[/quote]I think the point with Aetherite is that only a relatively small amount is enough to make it useful. With the true limit being that it requires electric power.
I am not the GM so I don't decide how rare Aetherite is but as it goes with fantasy materials they are both rare and super expensive.
Gold is worth much for its rarety, shine and cultural value.
Aetherite has something far more tangible to it. I can see them being a resource on par with oil which nations will be fighting for.