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DF2014:Diamond

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Diamonds are particularly precious, carbon-based gems that are generally found in gabbro layers. The rarer diamond types are the most valuable gems in Dwarf Fortress, along with the star sapphire and the star ruby.

List of diamonds[edit]

Rarity Gem name Value (×) Color Graphic Found where Found how
Semi-Precious light yellow diamond 30 7:1 Kimberlite Small clusters
Precious faint yellow diamond 40 6:0 Kimberlite Small clusters
Rare black diamond 60 0:1 Faint yellow diamond Single gem
Rare blue diamond 60 1:0 Faint yellow diamond Single gem
Rare clear diamond 60 7:1 Faint yellow diamond Single gem
Rare green diamond 60 2:0 Faint yellow diamond Single gem
Rare red diamond 60 4:0 Faint yellow diamond Single gem
Rare yellow diamond 60 6:1 Faint yellow diamond Single gem

For a complete list of gems, see Gems.

In real life[edit]

Historically, diamonds were ranked among the five cardinal gems. The others included amethyst (no longer as valued due to New World deposits), emerald, ruby, and sapphire. Its value has increased beyond that of the other precious gems since the 19th Century, most famously as a result of advertising campaigns.

Urist (and humans) love diamonds for their mind-numbingly beautiful shimmering.
"Diamond" in other Languages Story tell indicator.png
Dwarven: doren
Elven: akera
Goblin: tusnung
Human: palath
Ornamental (2☼-15☼)
Agates
Feldspars
Jades
Jaspers
Opals
Quartzes
Tourmalines
Semi-Precious (20☼-30☼)
Beryls
Chrysoberyls
Garnets
Grossulars
Opals
Zircons
Tourmalines
Spinels
Precious (40☼)
Rare (60☼)
See also: DiamondGlassStone