Despite my limited equipment, I have managed to run some initial tests on the Edmunium. Based on my observations, a typical forge may not be enough to smelt a sample of Edmunium ore into any sort of useable ingot. I suspect that it has extremely strong metallic bonds and therefore a much higher melting point than any conventional metallic element.
I must find a proper base of operations where I can run more extensive experiments. I mustn't be overeager, however. I have limited samples and...
Drat! I shall have to ruminate on this later. A sandstorm may be brewing and I have no desire to be caught in it.