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| − | {{quality|Exceptional|18:30, 8 November 2010 (UTC)}}''(For layering armor, see | + | {{quality|Exceptional|18:30, 8 November 2010 (UTC)}}''(For layering armor, see {{L|Armor#Size, Permit, and layering armor|Armor:Size, Permit, and layering armor}})'' |
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| − | There are four types of '''stone layers''' in Dwarf Fortress. Each has different types of | + | There are four types of '''stone layers''' in Dwarf Fortress. Each has different types of {{L|ore}} and {{L|gems}} available. Layers are extremely important in site selection because it determines what {{L|metal}}s there are to work with. Layers also help in determining where to begin {{L|exploratory mining}} depending on what is needed for the fortress. |
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{{main|Sedimentary layer|l1 = Sedimentary layer}} | {{main|Sedimentary layer|l1 = Sedimentary layer}} | ||
| − | Often includes | + | Often includes {{L|bituminous coal|coal}}, {{L|iron}} {{L|ore}}, and all but one of the {{L|flux}} {{L|stone|stones}}, all the components for making {{L|steel}}. Never found in the same {{L|biome}} as igneous extrusive. Full to the brim with valuable and useful deposits. Only place to find {{L|bituminous coal}} and {{L|lignite}}, and {{L|iron}} {{L|ore}} in {{L|cluster|large clusters}} ({{L|magnetite}}). Good choice for {{L|exploratory mining}}. |
== Metamorphic == | == Metamorphic == | ||
{{main|Metamorphic layer|l1 = Metamorphic layer}} | {{main|Metamorphic layer|l1 = Metamorphic layer}} | ||
| − | Contains a small variety of ores, but tends to be rich in gems. Includes | + | Contains a small variety of ores, but tends to be rich in gems. Includes {{L|marble}}, the only non-{{L|Sedimentary layer|sedimentary}} {{L|flux}}. If there are no {{L|flux}} {{L|sedimentary}} layers, metamorphic layers can be useful in the early stages, but the lack of weapon quality {{L|ore}} (besides {{L|copper}} and {{L|silver}}) make it a poor choice for full scale {{L|exploratory mining}} in the early game. |
== Igneous extrusive == | == Igneous extrusive == | ||
{{main|Igneous extrusive layer|l1 = Igneous extrusive layer}} | {{main|Igneous extrusive layer|l1 = Igneous extrusive layer}} | ||
| − | It is likely to include metal | + | It is likely to include metal {{L|ore|ores}}. It also indicates a good chance of {{L|magma}} being present in some form or another above the {{L|magma sea}}. Never found in the same {{L|biome}} as sedimentary. Igneous extrusive layers can contain {{L|vein|veins}} of {{L|Hematite}}, an ore of {{L|iron}}. |
== Igneous intrusive == | == Igneous intrusive == | ||
{{main|Igneous intrusive layer|l1 = Igneous intrusive layer}} | {{main|Igneous intrusive layer|l1 = Igneous intrusive layer}} | ||
| − | Like extrusive, also often contains | + | Like extrusive, also often contains {{L|magma}}, but farther down typically. |
Often contains gold or copper ore. | Often contains gold or copper ore. | ||
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{{main|Soil|l1 = Soil}} | {{main|Soil|l1 = Soil}} | ||
| − | When soil is present, it will always be the top layer or two, above any stone layers. Appears in brown on the embark menu. Useful for growing | + | When soil is present, it will always be the top layer or two, above any stone layers. Appears in brown on the embark menu. Useful for growing {{L|crops}} and storage, but provides no rock for building. |
=== Aquifer === | === Aquifer === | ||
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| − | '''See Also:''' | + | '''See Also:''' {{L|Stone}} |
{{Category|Stone Layers|*}} | {{Category|Stone Layers|*}} | ||