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In its Physical form, it can appear as a solid, and does one specific thing.{{ref|?|662727|2445|text=Allomancy is fueled by Preservation's body?}} On Scadrial, a Shards' Physical essence was a metal, and these [[god metals]] each performed a specific effect within the Metallic Arts. Yet, as evidenced by the god metal atium, the physical essence of a Shard can be used by magic systems created by other shards. For example, Atium, Ruin's "body", could be burned by a mistborn or atium misting, both of whom use magic created by or based on Preservation.

In its liquid form, it is most potent.{{ref|?|662727|2445}} The [[Well of Ascension]] is one such pool of a Shard's power, and as it was formed from Preservation's own mind, the liquid essence of a Shard is said to be related to the Cognitive aspect. Many Shards have such a [[Shardpool]]. Ruin's is located below the [[Pits of Hathsin]].<ref name='May2010_q15'>{{17s|614|May 2010 Q&A, Question 15}}</ref> Raoden encounters a Shardpool, where [[hoed]] can go to relieve their pain.{{ref|b|e|c|60}} That pool is theorized to be Aona's Shardpool.

It is not clear what the gaseous form of Shards (the Spiritual power) do in general, but the mists--the power of Preservation--are able to fuel Allomancy as if working as a metal.{{ref|?|662727|2445}} The black smoke that was found in the chamber before the Well of Ascension was Ruin's corresponding "mist".{{ref|b|mb3|e|14}} Based on [[Realmatic Theory]], it is known that the spiritual power is tied to the afterlife in the corresponding world and is the area in which shardblades are stored, so it is reasonable to conclude the gaseous form of Shards are somehow tied to this plane of existence.