# Chalcolithist

A Rare Research specialist that enhances Copper Mine knowledge area effects.

## Overview

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Name** | Chalcolithist |
| **Rarity** | Rare |
| **Category** | Research |
| **Type** | Specialist |

## Effects

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Copper Mine in range: Knowledge area effect | +1 |

## Acquisition

| Source | Details |
|--------|---------|
| Trader | Manx |

## Buildings Affected

- [Copper Mine (Albion)](../buildings/copper-mine-albion.md)

## Usage Notes

- Place this specialist in a villa or officium to trigger the area effect
- The knowledge bonus applies to Copper Mines within the building's area of influence
- Useful for boosting research/knowledge output in mining areas

## Related Specialists

Other Rare Research specialists:
- [Ironic Interviewer](./ironic-interviewer.md) - +1 Knowledge area effect for Iron Mines
- [Cassiteridean Caster](./cassiteridean-caster.md) - Related Research specialist
- [Whataboutist Watis](./whataboutist-watis.md) - +1.2 knowledge for Residences
- [Tutoring Tabulist](./tutoring-tabulist.md) - +1 knowledge area effect for Tabulus buildings
- [Tolupist](./tolupist.md) - +1 knowledge area effect when Stringer in range
