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It is, for all metalsmithing purposes, identical to [[hematite]] and [[limonite]]. | It is, for all metalsmithing purposes, identical to [[hematite]] and [[limonite]]. | ||
| − | Magnetite is one of only 3 types of stones that can contain [[platinum nuggets]]. It is also the only metal [[ore]] to occur as [[large cluster]]s (~750 pieces on average). Because of its high material value compared to other types of stone that occur in large quantities | + | Magnetite is one of only 3 types of stones that can contain [[platinum nuggets]]. It is also the only metal [[ore]] to occur as [[large cluster]]s (~750 pieces on average). Because of its high material value compared to other types of stone that occur in large quantities (and the fact that you're probably going to want to mine it out anyways), magnetite clusters make excellent sites for high-[[Room#Room Quality|value]] rooms. |
== Magnetite and real world geology == | == Magnetite and real world geology == | ||
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Magnetite ore can be smelted at a smelter by a dwarf with the furnace operating labor activated to produce iron bars. It is, for all metalsmithing purposes, identical to hematite and limonite.
Magnetite is one of only 3 types of stones that can contain platinum nuggets. It is also the only metal ore to occur as large clusters (~750 pieces on average). Because of its high material value compared to other types of stone that occur in large quantities (and the fact that you're probably going to want to mine it out anyways), magnetite clusters make excellent sites for high-value rooms.
Magnetite and real world geology
Although Magnetite seems to have no special properties at this time in Dwarf Fortress it is reasonable to assume that some have been contemplated. In real word geology magnetite is the most magnetic of all the naturally occurring minerals. For further reference see Wikipedia's article on Magnetite