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==In Real Life==
In the real world, [[flint]] is high-quality chert, and it has been used for stone tools as it chips with sharp edges.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chert '''Chert'''] occurs as [[DF2012:Vein | oval to irregular nodules]] in [[limestone]], [[chalk]], and [[DF2012: Dolomite | dolostone]] formations. A specific, high-quality type of Chert known as [[flint]] is used for stone tools as it chips with sharp edges. the art of sharpening flint to create weapons such as arrows is known as [[DF2012:Adventure Mode#Crafting_2 | Knapping]].
  
 
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Revision as of 03:00, 29 March 2012

Chert
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Uses
Properties
Fire-safe Magma-safe
Contains

Wikipedia article

This article is about an older version of DF.

In-Game

Chert is a brown stone found in sedimentary layers. It is magma safe, but otherwise unremarkable.

In Real Life

Chert occurs as oval to irregular nodules in limestone, chalk, and dolostone formations. A specific, high-quality type of Chert known as flint is used for stone tools as it chips with sharp edges. the art of sharpening flint to create weapons such as arrows is known as Knapping.

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