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(There's also Chalk. Since this is rather subjective, just import the old content from 40d (which is still accurate))
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'''Limestone''' has a benefit over other {{L|Sedimentary layer|Sedimentary rocks}} in that it is also a {{L|flux}} material. It is also the only sedimentary {{L|layer}} to contain either of {{L|galena}} or {{L|malachite}}.
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Like [[dolomite]] and [[chalk]], '''limestone''' is a [[flux]] stone which forms entire [[sedimentary layer]]s. In addition, limestone layers are the only sedimentary layers to contain [[galena]] or [[malachite]].
  
As a rule, limestone tends to be more profitable in terms of ores and gems than the average layer stone, which make it ideal for {{L|exploratory mining}}.
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In general, limestone layers tend to yield more ores and gems per volume mined than those of other stones, which makes them a prime candidate for exploratory mining. Any overburden thus generated will also be doubly valuable compared to regular stone for crafting as a result of limestone's flux property.
  
"Limestone" is also the name of the seventh month of the dwarven {{L|calendar}}, covering early Fall.
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"Limestone" is also the name of the seventh month of the dwarven [[calendar]], covering early Autumn.
  
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Latest revision as of 06:51, 30 January 2012

Limestone
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Uses
Properties
Fire-safe Not magma-safe
Contains

Wikipedia article

This article is about an older version of DF.

Like dolomite and chalk, limestone is a flux stone which forms entire sedimentary layers. In addition, limestone layers are the only sedimentary layers to contain galena or malachite.

In general, limestone layers tend to yield more ores and gems per volume mined than those of other stones, which makes them a prime candidate for exploratory mining. Any overburden thus generated will also be doubly valuable compared to regular stone for crafting as a result of limestone's flux property.

"Limestone" is also the name of the seventh month of the dwarven calendar, covering early Autumn.

Sedimentary
Igneous
Intrusive
Extrusive
Metamorphic
Ore
Economic
Other