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| − | '''Gold''' is a high-value, relatively common [[metal]]. The only [[ore]] of gold is [[native gold]], which yields '''gold nuggets''' | + | '''Gold''' is a high-value, relatively common [[metal]]. The only [[ore]] of gold is [[native gold]], which when mined yields '''gold nuggets'''. Gold [[bar]]s can be made at a [[smelter]] or [[magma smelter]] by a dwarf with the [[furnace operating]] labor activated. Gold used to be one of the three metals (with [[copper]] and [[silver]]) used to mint coins for the Dwarven [[economy]] and has the highest value of the three. |
| − | Gold may be combined with other metals at a smelter or magma smelter to form | + | Gold may be combined with other metals at a smelter or magma smelter to form different [[alloy]]s. The following is a list of alloys involving gold: |
* [[Black bronze]] = Gold + [[Silver]] + 2x [[Copper]] | * [[Black bronze]] = Gold + [[Silver]] + 2x [[Copper]] | ||
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* [[Rose gold]] = 3x Gold + [[Copper]] | * [[Rose gold]] = 3x Gold + [[Copper]] | ||
| − | None of the gold alloys have a greater material value than gold itself, but | + | None of the gold alloys have a greater material value than gold itself, but if gold nuggets (material value 30) are smelted directly with a low-value [[silver]] ore such as [[galena]] (material value 5) or [[tetrahedrite]] (material value 3), it will produce two bars of [[electrum]] (material value 20) for a net gain in value. |
| − | + | Refined gold, producing 4 bars, has a much higher value than native gold nuggets; However, in some cases it may be advantageous to make crafts and furniture directly from ore, since it requires no [[fuel]] and uses labors that are easily trained. It may satisfy a noble mood. To use native gold for furniture and the like, you should place a stone [[stockpile]] allowing only native gold near your [[Mason's workshop]] (native gold furniture, blocks, etc.), [[Craftsdwarf's workshop]] (native gold crafts), or [[Mechanic's workshop]] (native gold mechanisms) and enable "gold nuggets" ('''not''' "gold") using the {{K|z}} : <tt>Stone</tt> menu. To avoid wasting gold nuggets, assign your stockpile to 'give' only to one specific workshop, and reassign economic status upon completion. | |
Note that a dwarf who has a preference for gold metal will not be particularly impressed by items crafted from native gold nuggets, and vice-versa. | Note that a dwarf who has a preference for gold metal will not be particularly impressed by items crafted from native gold nuggets, and vice-versa. | ||