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Soil

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[[File:soil_preview.png|thumb|270px|right|Probably not enough for 80 dwarves.]]'''Soil''' is the name for the various kinds of ground that can be [[farming|planted]] on (both above and below ground) without [[irrigation]] using [[water]]. In ''Dwarf Fortress'', the category of "Soil" includes all types of sand, [[clay]], ooze and any "non-stone" layer equally, even if you or I generally don't associate that substance with "growing plants".

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{| class="wikitable" cellspacing="0" border="1" cellpadding="5"
! Topsoil
! Tile
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|[[Loam]]||{{Raw Tile|░|6:7:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|6:0}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Loamy sand]]||{{Raw Tile|▒|6:6:1}}{{Raw Tile|.|6:1}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Peat]]||{{Raw Tile|░|0:6:1}}{{Raw Tile|.|0:1}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Sandy clay loam]]||{{Raw Tile|░|4:6:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Sandy loam]]||{{Raw Tile|░|6:6:1}}{{Raw Tile|.|6:1}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Silt]]||{{Raw Tile|▓|6:7:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|6:0}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Silty clay loam]]||{{Raw Tile|░|4:7:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Silt loam]]||{{Raw Tile|▒|6:7:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|6:0}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
|-
! Ocean Floor
! Tile
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|[[Pelagic clay]]||{{Raw Tile|░|4:6:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Siliceous ooze]]||{{Raw Tile|▒|4:7:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Calcareous ooze]]||{{Raw Tile|▒|4:7:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
|-
! [[Sand]]
! Tile
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|[[Sand (tan)]]||{{Raw Tile|░|6:4:1}}{{Raw Tile|≈|6:1}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Black sand]]||{{Raw Tile|▓|0:6:1}}{{Raw Tile|≈|0:1}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Red sand]]||{{Raw Tile|░|4:4:1}}{{Raw Tile|≈|4:1}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[White sand]]||{{Raw Tile|▓|7:6:1}}{{Raw Tile|≈|7:1}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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|[[Yellow sand]]||{{Raw Tile|▓|6:6:1}}{{Raw Tile|≈|6:1}} {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}}
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! Clay
! Tile
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|[[Clay]]||{{Raw Tile|▓|4:6:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}}
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|[[Clay loam]]||{{Raw Tile|▒|4:7:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}}
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|[[Sandy clay]]||{{Raw Tile|▒|4:6:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}}
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|[[Silty clay]]||{{Raw Tile|▓|4:7:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}}
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|[[Fire clay]]||{{Raw Tile|▓|4:6:0}}{{Raw Tile|.|4:0}}
|}
'''Notes:'''
* The "topsoil" types listed in the upper part of the table do '''not''' count as [[sand]] for [[glass]]making, even if their names include the word "sand" - only those in the "Sand" section are usable for this purpose.
* The 3 "ocean floor" layers are only found under deep [[ocean]] tiles, usually far out from any embarkable site. Thus, they can rarely, if ever be encountered, in either [[fortress mode]] or [[adventurer mode]].
* Soil layers marked with {{Raw Tile|≈|1:1:1}} are capable of supporting an [[aquifer]].
* The [[clay]] types listed at the bottom can be used for making ceramic items. Fire clay produces [[stoneware]], while the other types produce [[earthenware]].

In previous versions, types and quantities of available soils were listed at the bottom right of the fortress location selection screen; in the current version, however, it will only indicate the presence of soil and whether it can be used as [[clay]].

Digging into soil does not generate any byproduct materials, unlike digging in [[stone|rock]], and also is a much faster process which makes it much easier to create storerooms and other large areas of empty space, and to train [[miner]]s.

Soil cannot be [[Smoothing|smooth]]ed, which makes it more difficult to make high-value rooms or pierce [[aquifer]]s, and impossible to carve [[fortification]]s, [[track]]s, or [[engraving]]s.

Building a [[farm plot]] or [[road]] or removing a [[construction]] on top of soil will cause it to become "furrowed", making it appear with the {{Tile|≈|6:0}} and {{Tile|~|6:0}} tiles. Furrowed soil — including furrowed subterranean soil — will gradually smooth itself out, at which point grass and other vegetation will begin to grow. Sand always appears as {{Tile|≈|6:0}} and {{Tile|~|6:0}} and cannot become furrowed - as such, sand roads do not last as long as those made on ordinary soil.

===Trees and Shrubs===
Once you discover the [[cavern]]s, subterranean trees and shrubs will begin to grow on any subterranean soil.

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Cabinet

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'''Cabinets''' are a type of [[furniture]] used for storing [[clothes]]. They are a common requirement for [[noble]]s and they are also good for increasing the [[Room#Increasing_room_value|value]] of a [[room]]. A cabinet can hold close to 20 pieces of clothing. Cabinets do not block movement; dwarves and other creatures are able to walk through tiles with cabinets.

If a dwarf does not own a cabinet in their bedroom, they will leave their clothing on the floor.

Cabinets can be made from [[wood]], [[stone]], [[glass]], and all ordinary types of [[metal]] except [[pig iron]] and [[bismuth]].
[[File:Barberini Cabinet MET DP106703.jpg|thumb|280px|center|Barberini Cabinet. Probably [[human]] made. Definitely not [[elf]] made.]]
==See also==
* [[Container]]

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Feather tree

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The '''feather tree''' is a special [[tree]] that grows only in [[Surroundings#Good|good]] aligned areas. Unlike other [[above ground]] trees, it yields cream-colored logs when cut down. Strangely, it bears [[egg]]s for fruit. Beware the [[unicorn]]s that may roam around it, or simply import it from [[Elf|elven]] [[trade|caravans]].

Featherwood is the lightest wood in the game, so it should be used for things that get hauled around very frequently, such as [[bin]]s, [[barrel]]s and [[bucket]]s. This decreases [[dwarf]] speed less as they carry these items, since they are carrying less weight. Featherwood [[shield]]s are also very effective, since a shield's weight doesn't affect its ability to block attacks. It will make a shield's secondary bash attack less effective, though. It is extremely useless for [[ammunition]] - crossbow and ballista bolts will simply glance off enemies, due to them weighing almost nothing. Since damage from [[gravity|falling]] is affected by the material of the landing zone, featherwood [[floor]]s can cushion falls and prevent serious injuries.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] feather trees for their ''feathery leaves''.
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Salt

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'''Salt''' is a [[contaminant]] that makes [[ocean]]ic [[water]] unsuitable for drinking.

Randomly generated creatures, such as [[forgotten beast]]s, may sometimes be composed either of salt (in powder form), or of solid salt.

[[File:salt_bowl.jpg|thumb|300px|center|Also found in a dwarf's work-induced sweat.]]

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Loamy sand

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'''Loamy sand''' is one of the many types of [[soil]] that can be found in [[soil layer]]s. Loamy sand layers in areas with poor [[biome|drainage]] occasionally contain an [[aquifer]]. It is not to be confused with [[sandy loam]].

Despite its name, it can ''not'' be used as a source of [[sand]] for [[glassmaking]].

[[File:loamy_sand.jpg|thumb|240px|center|Loamy sand]]

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Loam

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'''Loam''' is one of the many types of [[soil]] that can be found in [[soil layer]]s. Loam layers in areas with poor drainage occasionally contain an [[aquifer]].

[[File:loam.jpg|thumb|270px|center|Loam]]

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Fire monster

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Gypsum

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'''Gypsum''' is an ordinary [[stone]] with a niche use for dwarven [[healthcare]] - once mined, it can be processed at a [[kiln]] to make [[gypsum plaster]] powder. A fort with no gypsum can use [[splint]]s as an alternative.

Gypsum can also contain small [[cluster]]s of [[selenite]], [[satinspar]], and [[alabaster]], which can also be made into plaster powder, as well as [[anhydrite]], which cannot.

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File:Gypsum quarry machtesh ramon 1.jpg|A gypsum quarry
File:Gipsita2EZ.jpg|Piece of gypsum
File:9107 - Milano - Museo storia naturale - Gesso - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto 22-Apr-2007.jpg|Gypsum crystals (dirty yellow) on another mineral
File:Gips, Lubin.jpg|Another gypsum crystal
File:Gypsum-20443.jpg|Though most are not this clear, gypsum can be found as a transparent crystal
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Graphite

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'''Graphite''' is a [[stone]] found within certain [[metamorphic layer]]s.

Graphite is flammable on contact with [[magma]] but will never melt, meaning graphite on [[fire]] makes an excellent long-burning flame - a single boulder will burn for about nine and a half months before being consumed. This quality has applications in some fire-based [[trap design|traps]].

==In real life==
Graphite is the most common form of carbon under standard Earth temperatures and pressures. It sits around 1.5 on the Mohs scale, making it a very soft substance. Synthetic Graphite is relatively easy to produce via compression.

Graphite's applications include steelmaking, lubricants, batteries, and of course, pencil "lead."

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File:GraphiteUSGOV.jpg|Some graphite
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Clear zircon

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'''Clear zircons''' are semi-precious [[gems]] found in small clusters in all [[igneous]] and [[metamorphic]] stone layers. At 25, it has the highest [[material value]] of any type of zircon - all types of colored zircon, while still semi-precious, have a material value of only 20.

==In real life==
In real life, high-quality colorless zircon is commonly used to make imitation [[diamond]]s. Its higher value may be intended to reflect this.

[[File:Beau-sancy.jpg|center|thumb|290px|Pear double rose cut clear zircon.]]

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Yellow zircon

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'''Yellow zircons''' are semi-valuable [[gem]]s that can be found in both [[igneous]] and [[metamorphic]] stone layers. They are equal in [[material value|value]] to all other colored zircons; [[clear zircon]], however, is more valuable.

[[File:Zircon-192914.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Yellow zircon.]]

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Brown zircon

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'''Brown zircons''' are brown semi-precious [[gems]] found as small clusters in all [[igneous]] and [[metamorphic]] layers. Among zircons, they have typical [[material value]]; only [[clear zircon]] is higher.

[[File:Zirkon-P1120642.jpg|center|thumb|290px|Brown zircon.]]

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Red zircon

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'''Red zircons''' are semi-valuable [[gem]]s that can be found in both [[igneous]] and [[metamorphic]] stone layers. They are equal in [[material value|value]] to all other colored zircons; [[clear zircon]], however, is more valuable.

Red zircon can be used in substitute with the same-colored, more expensive [[Ruby]].

[[File:Zircon-t09zirc-01d.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Red zircon.]]

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Green zircon

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'''Green zircons''' are semi-valuable [[gem]]s that can be found in both [[igneous]] and [[metamorphic]] stone layers. They are equal in [[material value|value]] to all other colored zircons; [[clear zircon]], however, is more valuable.

[[File:green_zircon.jpg|thumb|220px|center|Green zircon.]]

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Black zircon

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'''Black zircons''' are semi-valuable [[gem]]s that can be found in both [[igneous]] and [[metamorphic]] stone layers. They are equal in [[material value|value]] to all other colored zircons; [[clear zircon]], however, is more valuable.

[[File:Zircon-j08-06a.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Black zircon.]]

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Diorite

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'''Diorite''' is an [[igneous intrusive layer|igneous intrusive]] [[stone]] which can form whole [[stone layers|layers]].

Because diorite does not contain a wide variety of large cluster and [[vein]]s, it is an interesting layer for players who insist on color uniformity. Digging and carving inside a Diorite layer will produce a uniformly dark gray area with occasional [[native gold|gold]] veins and small [[gem]] clusters.

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Cryolite

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'''Cryolite''' is an unremarkable white stone which can be found within [[granite]].

==In real life==
It was once used as an ore of [[aluminum]] and is today in use as flux for processing [[bauxite]].

[[File:Cryolite-114128.jpg|center|thumb|290px|Cryolite.]]

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Cinnabar

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'''Cinnabar''' is a brilliant red [[stone]] found as veins in numerous environments. Despite its appearance (showing up as {{Raw Tile|£|4:7:1}} unmined and {{Raw Tile|*|4:1}} mined), it is '''not''' a usable [[ore]].

Cinnabar is also the most [[density|dense]] non-economic stone besides [[slade]], so it's very good for [[trap|stone-fall traps]] and as [[catapult]] ammo. Hauling cinnabar is not realistic, or at least will take an eternity, without a [[wheelbarrow]]. Additionally, cinnabar [[craft]]s are so heavyweight that they can fill up a caravan.
==In real life==
Cinnabar is a mineral of mercury sulfide (HgS), and has been used throughout history both for the ease in which it can be made to release its elemental mercury, and for use as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion red pigment] in paint. In ancient Roman history, slaves or prisoners were consigned to cinnabar mines as a death sentence – unlike humans, dwarves are evidently immune to mercury poisoning.

[[File:Cinnabar (New Almaden, California, USA) (18824306236).jpg|center|thumb|290px|Cinnabar.]]

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Chromite

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'''Chromite''' is a dark gray stone found within [[olivine]] as veins. It is notable in that it is the sole source of valuable [[demantoid]] gemstones, as well as being a potential source of [[native platinum]]. Like olivine, chromite is also [[magma-safe]].

==In real life==
In real life, chromite is the sole ore of chromium.

[[File:Chromite23.jpg|center|thumb|290px|Chromite.]]

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Calcite

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'''Calcite''' is a [[flux]] stone; however, it is not particularly special as it is found solely within [[limestone]] and [[marble]], both of which are ''also'' flux. Its only distinguishing characteristic is that it is a [[magma-safe]] rock (which you should already have in abundance).

==In real life==

Calcite is a crystalline form of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Calcite is extremely common, forming multiple types of rocks, such as [[limestone]], [[marble]], and [[chalk]], it is also known to form as a concrete in some [[sandstone]]s and [[siltstone]]s. Calcite, along with other crystalline forms of calcium carbonate such as Aragonite (which is not present in ''Dwarf Fortress'') is readily edible (although not easily chewed, and not very palatable), and can be used as a supplementary source of calcium in an otherwise calcium-poor diet.

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Brimstone

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'''Brimstone''' is a yellow [[stone]] found small clusters in [[igneous extrusive]] layers as well as within [[gypsum]]. It is '''neither''' [[fire-safe]] nor [[magma-safe]].

Brimstone is a name for a native crystalline form of the element sulfur.

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File:Soufre.jpg|Brimstone is really just elemental sulfur, but it sounds cooler
File:Min sulfur.jpg|Sulfur crystals
File:Soufresicile2.jpg|Annotated image, click for details
File:Sulfur on vulcano.jpg|Sulfur on a volcano
File:SulfurReagent.jpg|Sulfur powder
File:Burning-sulfur.png|Sulfur burns with a blue flame, and this creates a blood-red liquid
File:Kawah Ijen -East Java -Indonesia -sulphur-31July2009.jpg|A [[human]] carrying slabs of sulfur
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Jasper opal

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'''Jasper opals''' are ornamental-quality [[gem]]s that can be found in small [[cluster]]s in any [[stone]]

[[File:Jasper opal.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Jasper opal.]]

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Lapis lazuli

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'''Lapis lazulis''' are unremarkable low-value [[gem]]s found in [[igneous intrusive]] stone layers, as well as within [[marble]].

== In real life ==
In addition to being used as a semi-precious stone, the intense blue colour of lapis lazuli led to its being ground up and used as a pigment in painting.

[[File:Lapis.elephant.800pix.060203.jpg|center|thumb|300px|A lapis lazuli figurine.]]

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Contrary to the common belief, Lapis Lazuli cannot be used to empower weapons, tools and armor with magic, nor can it be used to [[dye]] things.

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White chalcedony

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'''White chalcedonies''' are unremarkable low-value [[gem]]s found in [[sedimentary layer]]s.

[[File:Quartz-38422.jpg|thumb|center|300px|White chalcedony.]]

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Brown jasper

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'''Brown jaspers''' are unremarkable low-value [[gem]]s found in [[sedimentary layer]]s.

[[File:Wielka kula jaspis krajobrazowy.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Brown jasper.]]

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Peridot

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'''Peridot''' is a [[gem]]-quality form of [[olivine]], and is found in [[gabbro]] layers.

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File:Olivine-23909.jpg|Peridot is simply high quality olivine
File:Olivine (peridot).jpg|Another sample of olivine/peridot
File:Olivine-gemmes.jpg|Cut peridot
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Malachite

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'''Malachite''' is one of several [[ore]]s of [[copper]]. It is found as [[vein]]s, and is rare compared to other copper ores. Malachite is among the few types of stone that are not [[fire-safe]].

Other copper ores include [[native copper]] and [[tetrahedrite]].

"Malachite" is the name of the 5th month of the dwarven [[calendar]], covering mid-Summer.

==In Real Life==
Malachite is a hydrated copper carbonate (Cu2(CO3)(OH)2) that forms as a result of the weathering of preexisting copper deposits. Malachite is known to form alongside both [[Chrysocolla]], and Azurite (which is not present in ''Dwarf Fortress'') which it commonly pseudomorphs from.

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File:9135 - Milano - Museo storia naturale - Malachite - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto 22-Apr-2007.jpg|Malachite
File:Malachit getupft.jpg|Smooth malachite
File:Ermitáž (32).jpg|Malachite vase
File:Malachite, Zaire.jpg|Malachite
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Jabberer

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'''Jabberers''' are colossal flightless [[Creature|birds]] who live at the deeper levels of subterranean [[caverns]] - the much nastier cousin of the [[elk bird]]. These carnivorous beasts, nearly the size of an [[elephant]], prowl the underground while terrorizing anything that approaches them, these usually being hapless [[Dwarf|dwarves]] who just happened to take the wrong turn on their hauling job. The typical result of a civilian stumbling into a jabberer is a new body for the fortress' cemetery.

Jabberers are a threat due to their great size; they are among the largest creatures in the underground (losing only to [[blind cave ogre]]s, [[forgotten beast]]s and [[cave dragon]]s) and will use all of their strength to tear through unarmed or inexperienced dwarves. When facing jabberers, a powerful [[military]] is essential, though they are also equally vulnerable to [[cage]] [[trap]]s. The creatures are also an uncommon sight in [[goblin]] [[siege]]s, where they are used by the enemy as [[mount]]s.

Jabberers possess a pet value of 1,500; one of the highest in the game, and the great amount of returns they give when [[butcher]]ed means players should consider them more valuable alive than dead. Should a jabberer couple be captured and assigned to a [[nest box]], they can be used to steadily provide the fortress with a force of giant, bloodthirsty and delicious bodyguards. Jabberers can be [[Animal trainer|trained]] not just as [[pet]]s but also as war and hunting beasts, and products made from their parts are [[Item value|worth]] four times as much as those made from common animals.

Unlike most animals, jabberers can't be spawned in the [[object testing arena]].

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] jabberers for their ''frightening beaks''.

[[File:Jabberer.png|thumb|center|250px|A jabberer, drawn in crayon by [[Main:Bay 12 Games|Bay 12 Games]]]]

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Grimeling

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'''Grimelings''' are exceptionally rare, [[evil]]-aligned [[creature]]s found in evil [[wetland]]s, resembling humanoids made out of waterlogged weeds. They stand as tall as a [[human]] and spawn one at a time, lurking in the [[water]] and attacking [[dwarves]] who get too close. All grimelings possess Legendary [[skill]] in [[Climber|climbing]].

Grimelings are interesting creatures, different from the [[Troll|usual]] [[Strangler|evil]] [[Ogre|humanoid]] dwarf-harassers. They possess no organs to speak of, including internal ones such as hearts, guts, brains or even eyes (though they can still see through {{token|EXTRAVISION}}), feel no emotion or [[No Exert|exertion]], are [[No Pain|immune to pain]], fear and dizziness, and [[No Stun|cannot be stunned]]. [[Weapon]]s cannot get stuck on grimelings, their corpses do not produce [[miasma]] and they cannot be [[butcher]]ed even though they are not intelligent. While they are currently made of standard flesh and muscle, a comment in their raw files states they are supposed to be made of weeds, implying [[Main:Toady One|Toady One]] intends to turn them into actual plant monsters when he ever gets around to it. Grimelings are the only creatures in the game with the {{token|VEGETATION}} token.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] grimelings for their ''slithering nature'' and their ''weedy bodies''.

[[File:Grimeling.jpg|thumb|center|350px|A grimeling, drawn in crayon by [[Main:Bay 12 Games|Bay 12 Games]].]]

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Battle axe

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:''For a comparison of different weapons, see [[Weapon]].''

[[Image:Horseman's axe - 1475.jpg|right|thumb|200px|''[[Steel]] '''battle axes''''']]
A '''battle axe''' is an [[attack types|edge]] [[weapon]] that is essentially a heavy, sharp blade mounted at the end of a haft, roughly parallel to it but set somewhat forwards (in elementary mechanical terms it's just a wedge on the end of a lever). Battle axes have the same range of attacks as larger [[great axe]]s, but with reduced contact area and penetration on their "hack" edged attack.

Battle axes use and train the [[Combat skill|axeman]] skill ("Axedwarf" in dwarf mode). Dwarves can [[forge]] battle axes out of any weapon-grade [[metal]], though those with [[material science|superior edge properties]] are more effective. Almost all dwarves can equip battle axes; [[Weapon#Size|some must use two hands]].

A battle axe may also be used as a tool for [[wood cutting|chopping down trees]]. Any dwarf that performs wood cutting will pick up an axe (if one is available) and not put it down until they are either no longer assigned the Wood Cutting [[labor]] or required to pick up different [[equipment]] for a new job. You can make use of this to arm many of your non-[[military]] dwarves with axes, although if you do designate one or more trees for wood-cutting ({{key|d}}esignate {{key|t}}rees), all those dwarves will rush out to cut them down, one per tree designated. [[Wood]]en training axes are no longer able to be use to cut down trees -- they must be metal (or an artifact).

== Forging and melting ==
* Metal battle axes cost '''one''' [[metal]] bar to [[forge]], or '''four''' [[adamantine]] wafers.
* When a non-adamantine metal battle axe is [[melt|melted down]], it will return '''1.2''' metal bars, for an '''efficiency of 120%'''.
* When an adamantine battle axe is melted down, it will produce '''1.2''' wafers, for an '''efficiency of 30%'''.

[[File:axedwarf_preview.png|thumb|250px|center|Sometimes just stands there because it looks cool. ''Art by Jason Nguyen'']]
{{Translation| dwarven = nokzam libash | elvish = thafatha cuthefi | goblin = ustrok agun | human = noloc osp}}

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Grackle

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'''Grackles''' are a species of [[above ground]] [[vermin]], found in [[temperate]] [[grassland]]s and [[savanna]]s. They may be captured in [[animal trap]]s and turned into [[pet]]s. All grackles possess Legendary [[skill]] in [[Climber|climbing]].

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] grackles for their ''raucous calls''.

[[File:Quiscalus-quiscula-001.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Admired for its ''raucous calls''.]]

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Earthenware

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'''Earthenware''' is a type of [[ceramic]] made from ordinary [[clay]] (as well as [[silty clay]], [[sandy clay]], or [[clay loam]]). Much like [[green glass]] (and [[clear glass]], to a lesser extent), earthenware items can be produced in unlimited quantities, as long as you have a source of clay in your fortress. They are brown in color and have a material value of 3, equal to that of [[obsidian]].

Other than its potential abundance, earthenware is also very light, making it perfect for crafting containers. However, earthenware containers must be [[glaze]]d in order to store liquids.
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Dimple cup

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'''Dimple cup''' is a [[underground|subterranean]] [[crop]]. It can be [[farming|grown]] year-round and can be [[milling|milled]] into [[dye|blue dimple dye]].

* Grow time: 500
* Plant value: 2
* Mill value: 20
* Dye color: Midnight Blue
* Seasons: All

Some [[dwarves]] [[Preferences|like]] dimple cups for their ''soothing color''.

==See Also==
*[[List of crops]]
*[[Textile industry]]

{{Translation| dwarven = storlut ôfid | elvish = thace dima | goblin = nor kux | human = lapip wem}}

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Flux

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[[Stone]]s which are classified as '''flux''' materials can be used in the creation of [[pig iron]] and [[steel]] at a [[smelter]]. All flux has a material [[value]] of 2, which is twice that of common stone (material value 1), making it preferable for [[workshop]]s, [[construction]], and almost all stone products. ''(Only [[obsidian]] and some higher-value [[ore]]s have a higher material value for stonework.)''

Note that [[block]]s made out of flux materials ''cannot'' be used in the production of pig iron or steel.

The following stones fall under this reaction class:

:* {{Raw Tile|"|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Calcite]]
:* {{Raw Tile|░|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Chalk]]
:* {{Raw Tile|`|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Dolomite]]
:* {{Raw Tile|▓|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Limestone]]
:* {{Raw Tile|▓|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Marble]]

All flux stones form [[layer]]s (which are marked on the embark screen as "Flux Layer(s)") except for [[calcite]], which exists as small clusters within other flux layers. Whether or not a site has flux can be determined from the pre-embark screen. [[Limestone]], [[dolomite]] and [[chalk]] form [[sedimentary_layer|sedimentary layers]], which can have large deposits of [[iron]]-bearing ore. [[Marble]] is a [[metamorphic layer]], so it can be found within almost any [[biome]]; notably, marble can be found in the same biome as [[igneous extrusive layer]]s (i.e. near [[volcano]]es), unlike sedimentary layers.

Note that Borax, a real life flux, can not be used in the game.

=== Trading for flux ===

If your map has no flux on it (which is a common situation), then you can request it from the [[dwarf|dwarven]] traders (assuming the traders have access to flux, which is not guaranteed*). Make sure you order (flux material) ''stone'', which is in the material section, since you can't use flux'' blocks'' to create steel.

:<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you are able to bring flux stone at [[embark]], you will be able to request it from the [[caravan]] in meetings with the [[liaison]] (as with pretty much everything else), but they aren't likely to bring much, generally 3 or 4 stones of each type. Your [[steel]] industry may be better served by requesting steel bars directly or by buying up everything they have that's made of steel, especially toys, instruments, and crafts, and [[DF2012:Melt item | melting]] it all down.

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* [[Steel]]
* [[Pig iron]]
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Borax

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'''Borax''' is an unremarkable white stone which can be found in large quantities within [[rock salt]] and in small quantities within [[gypsum]].

Unlike real life, Borax can '''NOT''' be used as [[flux]] in game.

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In real-life, borax is used as powder to either protect wood or is used as a [[flux]] while forging iron among many other uses (borax is a great aid for hot-forging two metals, for example it is needed to forge "damascus steel").

[[File:Borax 01.jpg|center|thumb|290px|Borax.]]

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Borax

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'''Borax''' is an unremarkable white stone which can be found in large quantities within [[rock salt]] and in small quantities within [[gypsum]].

Unlike real life, Borax can '''NOT''' be used as [[flux]] in game.

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In real-life, borax is used as powder to either protect wood or is used as a [[flux]] while forging iron among many other uses (borax is a great aid for hot-forging two metals, for example it is needed to forge "damascus steel").

[[File:Borax 01.jpg|center|thumb|290px|Borax.]]

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