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:''This article is about DF geology and the distribution of stones, and does not contain the specific locations of [[ore]]s or [[gem]]s.  For that, as well as a general introduction to the new player, see [[The Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock]]''
 
:''This article is about DF geology and the distribution of stones, and does not contain the specific locations of [[ore]]s or [[gem]]s.  For that, as well as a general introduction to the new player, see [[The Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock]]''
 
:{{For/see|a list of stone sorted by tile|[[Tilesets#Stones|Tilesets § Stones]]}}
 
:{{For/see|a list of stone sorted by tile|[[Tilesets#Stones|Tilesets § Stones]]}}
  
 
'''A quick note on terminology''':<br>
 
'''A quick note on terminology''':<br>
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The term "'''stone'''" can refer to two different but related concepts, depending if you're talking about "stone" or "a stone". When referring to stone as general material, it encompasses all non-organic material that is not specifically [[soil]], [[metal]] or [[gem]]s, as in ''"The stone layer was mostly granite"'' or ''"The stone was dug out to make room for workshops"''.  When referring to a stone, the round item left over from [[mining]], it refers to the specific object of raw material that is carried to a workshop of some type, or can be used as-is for [[construction]], and that round item can be either stone (in the first sense)  or a [[gem]] or an [[ore]] of some [[metal]], as in ''"The stones left over were mostly granite with some gold"'' or ''"The stones dug out had to be removed to make room for the workshops"''.  It's usually obvious from the context, but either 1) the non-ore/non-gem stuff in general, or 2) a single unit of stone/ore/gem that can be carried away - just to be clear.  
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[[File:stone_v50_preview.png|right]]The term "'''stone'''" can refer to two different but related concepts, depending on if you're talking about "stone" or "a stone". When referring to stone as general material, it encompasses all non-organic material that is not specifically [[soil]], [[metal]] or [[gem]]s, as in ''"The stone layer was mostly granite"'' or ''"The stone was dug out to make room for workshops"''.  When referring to a stone, the round item left over from [[mining]], it refers to the specific object of raw material that is carried to a workshop of some type, or can be used as-is for [[construction]], and that round item can be either stone (in the first sense)  or a [[gem]] or an [[ore]] of some [[metal]], as in ''"The stones left over were mostly granite with some gold"'' or ''"The stones dug out had to be removed to make room for the workshops"''.  It's usually obvious from the context, but either 1) the non-ore/non-gem stuff in general, or 2) a single unit of stone/ore/gem that can be carried away - just to be clear.  
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[[File:stone_prev.png|200px|right]]An unmined '''rock''' or '''stone''' tile is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals. [[Mining]] a rock tile leaves behind a '''loose stone''' (or just "a stone") roughly 25% of the time. Other types of minable tiles include [[soil]], [[sand]], and [[clay]]; these tiles do not produce loose stones when mined. 
 
  
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An unmined '''rock''' or '''stone''' tile is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals. [[Mining]] a rock tile leaves behind a loose '''stone''' item (see infobox) roughly 25% of the time. Other types of minable tiles include [[soil]], [[sand]], and [[clay]]; these tiles do not produce loose stones when mined. 
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Loose stones are divided into a few key categories:
 
Loose stones are divided into a few key categories:
 
* [[Ore]]: stones that produce [[metal|metal bars]] when [[Smelter|smelted]]
 
* [[Ore]]: stones that produce [[metal|metal bars]] when [[Smelter|smelted]]
 
* Rough [[gem]]s: rough gems can be [[gem cutting|cut]], then used to [[encrust]] objects and create [[window]]s.
 
* Rough [[gem]]s: rough gems can be [[gem cutting|cut]], then used to [[encrust]] objects and create [[window]]s.
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* Other stone: all other stones. Few of these have a use outside of items and structures ([[obsidian]] being a notable exception).
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* Other stone: all other stones, few of which have a use outside of items and structures ([[obsidian]] being a notable exception).
  
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[[Economic stone]]s are types of stone that can be reserved for a special purpose. For [[ore]]s, this is smelting, and for [[flux|fluxes]], this is steel production. [[Bituminous coal]] and [[lignite]] can be reserved for making [[coke]].
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[[Economic stone]]s are types of stone that can be reserved for a special purpose: for [[ore]]s, this is smelting, and for [[flux|fluxes]], this is steel production. [[Bituminous coal]] and [[lignite]] can be reserved for making [[coke]].
  
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Having created loose stone, most of the time you'll want to get rid of it, or at least move it someplace else. See [[stone management]] for advice.
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{{catbox|Stone}}Having created loose stone, most of the time you'll want to get rid of it, or at least move it someplace else. See [[stone management]] for advice.
  
 
If you are having the opposite problem, and find yourself running out of stone, try making [[block|stone blocks]].
 
If you are having the opposite problem, and find yourself running out of stone, try making [[block|stone blocks]].
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The types are [[sedimentary layer]]s, [[igneous intrusive layer]]s, [[igneous extrusive layer]]s, and [[metamorphic layer]]s.
 
The types are [[sedimentary layer]]s, [[igneous intrusive layer]]s, [[igneous extrusive layer]]s, and [[metamorphic layer]]s.
  
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The primary types of rock only occur in their own layers. (e.g. you won't find [[limestone]] in a [[marble]] layer.)
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The primary types of rock only occur in their own layers (e.g. you won't find [[limestone]] in a [[marble]] layer).
  
 
== Stones forming entire layers ==
 
== Stones forming entire layers ==
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These types of stone occur as entire layers, containing some [[vein|veins and pockets]] of other minerals (see below).<br /><br />
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These types of stone occur as entire layers, containing some [[vein|veins and pockets]] of other minerals (see below).
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! [[Color]]
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! Sample
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! Name
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! [[Fire-safe]]
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! [[Magma-safe]]
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! [[Economic stone|Economic uses]]
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| colspan="7"|<center>'''[[Sedimentary]]'''</center>
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|-
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|[[File:chalk_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|░|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || beige || [[File:ChalkSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Chalk]] || Yes || || [[Calcium carbonate]]<br>[[Flux]]
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|[[File:chert_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|<nowiki>=</nowiki>|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} || pale taupe || [[File:ChertSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Chert]] || Yes || Yes ||
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|-
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|[[File:claystone_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|,|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || chocolate || [[File:ClaystoneSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Claystone]] || Yes || ||
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|[[File:conglomerate_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|∞|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} || rose taupe || [[File:ConglomerateSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Conglomerate]] || Yes || ||
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|[[File:dolomite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || pale pink || [[File:DolomiteSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Dolomite]] || Yes || Yes || [[Flux]]
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|[[File:limestone_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|▓|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || silver || [[File:LimestoneSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Limestone]] || Yes || || [[Calcium carbonate]]<br>[[Flux]]
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|[[File:mudstone_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|≈|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} || gray ||[[File:MudstoneSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Mudstone]] || Yes || ||
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|[[File:rock_salt_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|#|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || pink ||[[File:Rock_saltSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Rock salt]] || Yes || ||
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|[[File:sandstone_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|#|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} || saffron ||[[File:SandstoneSwatch.png|64px|center]] ||| [[Sandstone]] || Yes || Yes ||
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|[[File:shale_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|.|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || medium taupe ||[[File:ShaleSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Shale]] || Yes || ||
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|[[File:siltstone_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} || ecru ||[[File:SiltstoneSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Siltstone]] || Yes || ||
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| colspan="7"|<center>'''[[Igneous intrusive layer|Igneous intrusive]]'''</center>
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|[[File:diorite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|░|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || silver ||[[File:DioriteSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Diorite]] || Yes || ||
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|[[File:gabbro_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|▒|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || gray ||[[File:GabbroSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Gabbro]] || Yes || Yes ||
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|[[File:granite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|▓|7:0:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} || clear ||[[File:GraniteSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Granite]] || Yes || ||
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| colspan="7"|<center>'''[[Igneous extrusive layer|Igneous extrusive]]'''</center>
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|[[File:andesite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|∞|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || gray ||[[File:AndesiteSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Andesite]] || Yes || ||
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|[[File:basalt_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|#|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || taupe gray ||[[File:BasaltSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Basalt]] || Yes || Yes ||
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|[[File:dacite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|.|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} || silver ||[[File:DaciteSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Dacite]] || Yes || ||
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|[[File:obsidian_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|▒|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || black ||[[File:ObsidianSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Obsidian]] || Yes || Yes || [[Short sword|Sharp blades]]
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|[[File:rhyolite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|,|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || buff ||[[File:RhyoliteSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Rhyolite]] || Yes || ||
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| colspan="7"|<center>'''[[Metamorphic layer|Metamorphic]]'''</center>
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|[[File:gneiss_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|&#61;|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} || flax  ||[[File:GneissSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Gneiss]] || Yes || ||
 
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! style="background:#efefef;" | [[Sedimentary layer|Sedimentary]]
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|[[File:marble_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|▓|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || white ||[[File:MarbleSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Marble]] || Yes || || [[Calcium carbonate]]<br>[[Flux]]
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! style="background:#efefef;" | [[Igneous intrusive layer|Igneous intrusive]]
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! style="background:#efefef;" | [[Igneous extrusive layer|Igneous extrusive]]
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|[[File:phyllite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|-|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} || gray ||[[File:PhylliteSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Phyllite]] || Yes || ||
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! style="background:#efefef;" | [[Metamorphic layer|Metamorphic]]
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|[[File:quartzite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|-|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || lavender blush ||[[File:QuartziteSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Quartzite]] || Yes || Yes ||
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* {{Raw Tile|░|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Chalk]]
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|[[File:schist_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} || dark chestnut ||[[File:SchistSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Schist]] || Yes || ||
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* {{Raw Tile|&#61;|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} [[Chert]] {{Raw Tile|≈|4:1}}
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* {{Raw Tile|,|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Claystone]]
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|[[File:slate_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || russet ||[[File:SlateSwatch.png|64px|center]] || [[Slate]] || Yes || ||
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* {{Raw Tile|∞|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} [[Conglomerate]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Dolomite]] {{Raw Tile|≈|4:1}}
 
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* {{Raw Tile|▓|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Limestone]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|≈|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} [[Mudstone]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|#|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Rock salt]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|#|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} [[Sandstone]] {{Raw Tile|≈|4:1}}
 
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* {{Raw Tile|.|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Shale]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|%|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} [[Siltstone]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|░|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Diorite]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|▒|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Gabbro]] {{Raw Tile|≈|4:1}}
 
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* {{Raw Tile|▓|7:0:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} [[Granite]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|∞|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Andesite]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|#|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Basalt]] {{Raw Tile|≈|4:1}}
 
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* {{Raw Tile|.|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} [[Dacite]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|▒|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Obsidian]] {{Raw Tile|≈|4:1}}
 
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* {{Raw Tile|,|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Rhyolite]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|&#61;|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} [[Gneiss]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|▓|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Marble]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|-|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} [[Phyllite]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|-|7:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} [[Quartzite]] {{Raw Tile|≈|4:1}}
 
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* {{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|6:7:0}} {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} [[Schist]]
 
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* {{Raw Tile|%|0:7:1}} {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} [[Slate]]
 
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== Other Stone ==
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== Other stone ==
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Stones found on this table will occur as [[vein|pockets and veins]] inside their respective stone layers (see above). When your miners newly encounter one of them you will receive an announcement, even for the ones that have no use other than to build constructions of unusual colors. Note that the veins or clusters can spread into other layers, and may cause some layers to contain stones they usually wouldn't. A few of these stones, such as [[olivine]], have other, more interesting minerals appear inside them.
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Stones found on this table will occur as [[vein|pockets and veins]] inside their respective stone layers (see above). When your miners newly encounter one of them; you will receive an announcement, even for the ones that have no current use other than to build constructions of unusual colors. Note that the veins or clusters can spread into other layers, and may cause some layers to contain stones they usually wouldn't. A few of these stones, such as [[olivine]], have other, more interesting minerals appear inside them.
  
 
Non-layer stone formations occur in one of three shapes: large clusters, veins, and small clusters. ''(See [[Vein|Veins & Clusters]] for full info.)''
 
Non-layer stone formations occur in one of three shapes: large clusters, veins, and small clusters. ''(See [[Vein|Veins & Clusters]] for full info.)''
  
 
''The following table does not contain [[ore]]s and [[gem]]s.''
 
''The following table does not contain [[ore]]s and [[gem]]s.''
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''Currently under construction, in the process of adding samples of each stone in premium graphics. [[User:Jakemf|Jakemf]] ([[User talk:Jakemf|talk]])''
 
  
 
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! [[Magma-safe]]
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|{{Raw Tile|^|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Alabaster]]||[[File:AlabasterSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)'''|| ||  
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|[[File:alabaster_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|^|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || ivory ||[[File:AlabasterSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Alabaster]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)'''|| || || [[Plaster]]
 
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|{{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Alunite]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(L)''', [[Kaolinite]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes
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|[[File:alunite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || purple ||[[File:AluniteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Alunite]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(L)''', [[Kaolinite]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
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|{{Raw Tile|v|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}}||[[Anhydrite]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)''', [[Satinspar]]'''(1)''', [[Alabaster]]'''(1)''', [[Selenite]]'''(1)'''|| Yes || Yes
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|[[File:anhydrite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|v|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} || periwinkle ||[[File:AnhydriteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Anhydrite]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)''', [[Satinspar]]'''(1)''', [[Alabaster]]'''(1)''', [[Selenite]]'''(1)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
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|{{Raw Tile|+|4:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|4:0}}||[[Bauxite]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes
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|[[File:bauxite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|+|4:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|4:0}} || vermilion ||[[File:BauxiteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Bauxite]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
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|{{Raw Tile|☼|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|☼|0:1}}||[[Bituminous coal]]||All [[Sedimentary layer|Sedimentary]]'''(V)'''|| ||
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|[[File:bituminous_coal_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|☼|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|☼|0:1}} || charcoal ||[[File:Bituminous coalSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Bituminous coal]]||All [[Sedimentary layer|Sedimentary]]'''(V)'''|| || || [[Coal]] (x9)
 
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|{{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Borax]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)''', [[Rock salt]]'''(L)'''|| Yes ||
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|[[File:borax_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || silver ||[[File:BoraxSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Borax]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)''', [[Rock salt]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || ||
 
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|{{Raw Tile|%|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}}||[[Brimstone]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(S)''', [[Gypsum]]'''(S)'''|| ||
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|[[File:brimstone_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}} || yellow ||[[File:BrimstoneSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Brimstone]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(S)''', [[Gypsum]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
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|{{Raw Tile|"|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Calcite]]||[[Limestone]]'''(S)''', [[Marble]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes
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|[[File:calcite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|"|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || flax ||[[File:CalciteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Calcite]]||[[Limestone]]'''(S)''', [[Marble]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes || [[Calcium carbonate]]<br>[[Flux]]
 
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|{{Raw Tile|&#61;|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}}||[[Chromite]]||[[Olivine]]'''(V)'''|| Yes || Yes
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|[[File:chromite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|&#61;|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || dark indigo ||[[File:ChromiteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Chromite]]||[[Olivine]]'''(V)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
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|{{Raw Tile|£|4:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|*|4:1}}||[[Cinnabar]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(V)''', [[Shale]]'''(V)''', [[Quartzite]]'''(V)'''|| ||
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|[[File:cinnabar_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|£|4:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|*|4:1}} || red ||[[File:CinnabarSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Cinnabar]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(V)''', [[Shale]]'''(V)''', [[Quartzite]]'''(V)'''|| || ||
 
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|{{Raw Tile|£|1:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|*|1:1}}||[[Cobaltite]]||All [[Igneous]]'''(V)''', All [[Metamorphic]]'''(V)'''|| Yes ||
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|[[File:cobaltite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|£|1:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|*|1:1}} || charcoal ||[[File:CobaltiteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Cobaltite]]||All [[Igneous]]'''(V)''', All [[Metamorphic]]'''(V)'''|| Yes || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|-|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Cryolite]]||[[Granite]]'''(S)'''|| Yes ||
+
|[[File:cryolite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|-|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || buff ||[[File:CryoliteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Cryolite]]||[[Granite]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|o|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}}||[[Graphite]]||[[Gneiss]]'''(S)''', [[Quartzite]]'''(S)''', [[Marble]]'''(S)''', [[Schist]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:graphite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|o|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || charcoal ||[[File:GraphiteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Graphite]]||[[Gneiss]]'''(S)''', [[Quartzite]]'''(S)''', [[Marble]]'''(S)''', [[Schist]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|#|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}}||[[Gypsum]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(L)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:gypsum_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|#|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}} || buff ||[[File:GypsumSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Gypsum]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(L)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|"|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}}||[[Hornblende]]||All [[Igneous]]'''(S)''', All [[Metamorphic]]'''(S)'''|| Yes ||
+
|[[File:hornblende_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|"|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || gray ||[[File:HornblendeSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Hornblende]]||All [[Igneous]]'''(S)''', All [[Metamorphic]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|.|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}}||[[Ilmenite]]||[[Gabbro]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:ilmenite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|.|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || dark tan ||[[File:IlmeniteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Ilmenite]]||[[Gabbro]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|░|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}}||[[Jet]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(L)'''|| Yes ||
+
|[[File:jet_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|░|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || midnight blue ||[[File:JetSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Jet]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|&#61;|4:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|4:0}}||[[Kaolinite]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:kaolinite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|&#61;|4:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|4:0}} || pearl ||[[File:KaoliniteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Kaolinite]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes || [[Porcelain]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|1:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|1:0}}||[[Kimberlite]]||[[Gabbro]]'''(V)'''||  Yes ||
+
|[[File:kimberlite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|1:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|1:0}} || cerulean ||[[File:KimberliteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Kimberlite]]||[[Gabbro]]'''(V)'''||  Yes || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|*|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}}||[[Lignite]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(V)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:lignite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|*|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || slate gray  ||[[File:LigniteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Lignite]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(V)'''|| || || [[Coal]] (x5)
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Marcasite]]||[[Kaolinite]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:marcasite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || green-yellow ||[[File:MarcasiteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Marcasite]]||[[Kaolinite]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|v|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}}||[[Mica]]||All [[Metamorphic]]'''(L)''', [[Granite]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:mica_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|v|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || saffron ||[[File:MicaSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Mica]]||All [[Metamorphic]]'''(L)''', [[Granite]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|3:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|3:1}}||[[Microcline]]||All Stone'''(L)'''|| Yes ||
+
|[[File:microcline_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|3:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|3:1}} || aqua ||[[File:MicroclineSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Microcline]]||All Stone'''(L)'''|| Yes || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|2:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|2:0}}||[[Olivine]]||[[Gabbro]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:olivine_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|2:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|2:0}} || yellow-green ||[[File:OlivineSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Olivine]]||[[Gabbro]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|-|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}}||[[Orpiment]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:orpiment_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|-|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}} || amber ||[[File:OrpimentSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Orpiment]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}}||[[Orthoclase]]||All [[Igneous intrusive]]'''(L)''', All [[Metamorphic]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:orthoclase_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}} || chestnut ||[[File:OrthoclaseSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Orthoclase]]||All [[Igneous intrusive]]'''(L)''', All [[Metamorphic]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|,|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Periclase]]||[[Marble]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:periclase_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|,|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || chartreuse ||[[File:PericlaseSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Periclase]]||[[Marble]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|4:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|4:1}}||[[Petrified wood]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:petrified_wood_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|4:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|4:1}} || goldenrod ||[[File:Petrified woodSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Petrified wood]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|*|5:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|5:0}}||[[Pitchblende]]||[[Granite]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:pitchblende_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|*|5:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|5:0}} || olive ||[[File:PitchblendeSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Pitchblende]]||[[Granite]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|Θ|6:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}}||[[Puddingstone]]||[[Conglomerate]]'''(L)'''|| Yes ||
+
|[[File:puddingstone_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|Θ|6:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:0}} || saffron ||[[File:PuddingstoneSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Puddingstone]]||[[Conglomerate]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}}||[[Pyrolusite]]||All [[Igneous]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:pyrolusite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|0:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|0:1}} || charcoal ||[[File:PyrolusiteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Pyrolusite]]||All [[Igneous]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|4:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|4:1}}||[[Realgar]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:realgar_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|4:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|4:1}} || red ||[[File:RealgarSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Realgar]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|5:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|5:0}}||[[Rutile]]||All [[Metamorphic]]'''(S)''', [[Granite]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:rutile_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|<nowiki>`</nowiki>|5:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|5:0}} || flax ||[[File:RutileSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Rutile]]||All [[Metamorphic]]'''(S)''', [[Granite]]'''(S)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|x|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}}||[[Saltpeter]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:saltpeter_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|x|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}} || ivory ||[[File:SaltpeterSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Saltpeter]]||All [[Sedimentary]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|-|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Satinspar]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:satinspar_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|-|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || ivory ||[[File:SatinsparSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Satinspar]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)'''|| || || [[Plaster]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|;|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Selenite]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:selenite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|;|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || ivory ||[[File:SeleniteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Selenite]]||[[Gypsum]]'''(S)'''|| || || [[Plaster]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|≈|2:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|2:0}}||[[Serpentine]]||[[Olivine]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:serpentine_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|≈|2:7:0}}  {{Raw Tile|•|2:0}} || chartreuse ||[[File:SerpentineSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Serpentine]]||[[Olivine]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|%|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}}||[[Stibnite]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(S)'''|| ||
+
|[[File:stibnite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|%|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:0}} || cerulean ||[[File:StibniteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Stibnite]]||All [[Igneous extrusive]]'''(S)'''|| || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|&#61;|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}}||[[Sylvite]]||[[Rock salt]]'''(L)'''|| Yes ||
+
|[[File:sylvite_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|&#61;|6:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|6:1}} || vermilion ||[[File:SylviteSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Sylvite]]||[[Rock salt]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || ||
 
|-
 
|-
−
|{{Raw Tile|&#124;|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}}||[[Talc]]||[[Dolomite]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes
+
|[[File:talc_sprite.png]] / {{Raw Tile|&#124;|7:7:1}}  {{Raw Tile|•|7:1}} || beige ||[[File:TalcSwatch.png|64px|center]]||[[Talc]]||[[Dolomite]]'''(L)'''|| Yes || Yes ||
 
|}
 
|}
 
:'''(L)''' - occurs in large clusters
 
:'''(L)''' - occurs in large clusters
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:'''(1)''' - occurs in individual tiles
 
:'''(1)''' - occurs in individual tiles
  
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== By Color ==
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== By color in Classic ASCII Dwarf Fortress ==
 
For those concerned with aesthetics and wanting to know which stones are available in each color.
 
For those concerned with aesthetics and wanting to know which stones are available in each color.
  
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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== DF Geology and Geology in Real Life ==
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== DF geology and geology in real life ==
  
 
The geology and stones of ''Dwarf Fortress'' are based (to some extent) on real-world geology and mineralogy. To understand the terms used here, you may want to crack open a geology textbook (a high school one should suffice). If you don't happen to have one close by, the Wikipedia articles for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology geology], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineralogy mineralogy], or the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_layers terms in question] might help.  Below is a very brief introduction tailored for DF gamers, with links to the relevant game-specific pages.
 
The geology and stones of ''Dwarf Fortress'' are based (to some extent) on real-world geology and mineralogy. To understand the terms used here, you may want to crack open a geology textbook (a high school one should suffice). If you don't happen to have one close by, the Wikipedia articles for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology geology], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineralogy mineralogy], or the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_layers terms in question] might help.  Below is a very brief introduction tailored for DF gamers, with links to the relevant game-specific pages.
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On the white side, [[calcite]] is a mineral based on calcium, the same stuff as bones.  It forms crystals, and occurs in DF as an unremarkable white stone.  Calcite is a main component of [[limestone]] and [[chalk]]—which in turn can become [[marble]];  it's often formed from the accumulated remains of ancient marine animals (for a memorable use of chalk stone layers in high fantasy, check out Terry Pratchett's novel ''The Wee Free Men'' and its sequels).  The most well-known marine mineral is surely table salt, present in DF as [[rock salt]].  It's formed when saltwater evaporates; another evaporative mineral, or "evaporite", is [[gypsum]], which, in DF as in real life, can be used to make [[Gypsum plaster|plaster casts]]
 
On the white side, [[calcite]] is a mineral based on calcium, the same stuff as bones.  It forms crystals, and occurs in DF as an unremarkable white stone.  Calcite is a main component of [[limestone]] and [[chalk]]—which in turn can become [[marble]];  it's often formed from the accumulated remains of ancient marine animals (for a memorable use of chalk stone layers in high fantasy, check out Terry Pratchett's novel ''The Wee Free Men'' and its sequels).  The most well-known marine mineral is surely table salt, present in DF as [[rock salt]].  It's formed when saltwater evaporates; another evaporative mineral, or "evaporite", is [[gypsum]], which, in DF as in real life, can be used to make [[Gypsum plaster|plaster casts]]
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| human  = ado
 
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Some small, specialized teams of Dwarves are known for their fierce battle-cry: "Rock and Stone!," or some variation thereof. Said dwarves are notoriously belligerent towards insect life.
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{{Category|Materials}}
 
{{Category|Materials}}
 
[[ru:Stone]]
 
[[ru:Stone]]

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Note that some content may still need to be updated.
This article is about DF geology and the distribution of stones, and does not contain the specific locations of ores or gems. For that, as well as a general introduction to the new player, see The Non-Dwarf's Guide to Rock
For a list of stone sorted by tile, see Tilesets § Stones.

A quick note on terminology:

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The term "stone" can refer to two different but related concepts, depending on if you're talking about "stone" or "a stone". When referring to stone as general material, it encompasses all non-organic material that is not specifically soil, metal or gems, as in "The stone layer was mostly granite" or "The stone was dug out to make room for workshops". When referring to a stone, the round item left over from mining, it refers to the specific object of raw material that is carried to a workshop of some type, or can be used as-is for construction, and that round item can be either stone (in the first sense) or a gem or an ore of some metal, as in "The stones left over were mostly granite with some gold" or "The stones dug out had to be removed to make room for the workshops". It's usually obvious from the context, but either 1) the non-ore/non-gem stuff in general, or 2) a single unit of stone/ore/gem that can be carried away - just to be clear.

An unmined rock or stone tile is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals. Mining a rock tile leaves behind a loose stone item (see infobox) roughly 25% of the time. Other types of minable tiles include soil, sand, and clay; these tiles do not produce loose stones when mined.

Stone
Hornblende sprite.png
/ •
Construction
Materials Workshops Labors
Used for
Base value Size
3☼ 100,000 cm³
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Loose stones are divided into a few key categories:

  • Ore: stones that produce metal bars when smelted
  • Rough gems: rough gems can be cut, then used to encrust objects and create windows.
  • Other stone: all other stones, few of which have a use outside of items and structures (obsidian being a notable exception).

Economic stones are types of stone that can be reserved for a special purpose: for ores, this is smelting, and for fluxes, this is steel production. Bituminous coal and lignite can be reserved for making coke.

Having created loose stone, most of the time you'll want to get rid of it, or at least move it someplace else. See stone management for advice.

If you are having the opposite problem, and find yourself running out of stone, try making stone blocks.

Main layer types[edit]

Main article: Stone layers

There are four types of stone layers (plus soil, which is not stone). The type of layer is the primary indicator of what kind of ores you are likely to find on the map, as well as a sign of volcanic activity.

The types are sedimentary layers, igneous intrusive layers, igneous extrusive layers, and metamorphic layers.

The primary types of rock only occur in their own layers (e.g. you won't find limestone in a marble layer).

Stones forming entire layers[edit]

These types of stone occur as entire layers, containing some veins and pockets of other minerals (see below).

Icon Color Sample Name Fire-safe Magma-safe Economic uses
Sedimentary
Chalk sprite.png / ░ • beige
ChalkSwatch.png
 Chalk Yes Calcium carbonate
Flux
Chert sprite.png / = • pale taupe
ChertSwatch.png
 Chert Yes Yes
Claystone sprite.png / , • chocolate
ClaystoneSwatch.png
 Claystone Yes
Conglomerate sprite.png / ∞ • rose taupe
ConglomerateSwatch.png
 Conglomerate Yes
Dolomite sprite.png / ` • pale pink
DolomiteSwatch.png
 Dolomite Yes Yes Flux
Limestone sprite.png / ▓ • silver
LimestoneSwatch.png
 Limestone Yes Calcium carbonate
Flux
Mudstone sprite.png / ≈ • gray
MudstoneSwatch.png
 Mudstone Yes
Rock salt sprite.png / # • pink
Rock saltSwatch.png
 Rock salt Yes
Sandstone sprite.png / # • saffron
SandstoneSwatch.png
 Sandstone Yes Yes
Shale sprite.png / . • medium taupe
ShaleSwatch.png
 Shale Yes
Siltstone sprite.png / % • ecru
SiltstoneSwatch.png
 Siltstone Yes
Igneous intrusive
Diorite sprite.png / ░ • silver
DioriteSwatch.png
 Diorite Yes
Gabbro sprite.png / ▒ • gray
GabbroSwatch.png
 Gabbro Yes Yes
Granite sprite.png / ▓ • clear
GraniteSwatch.png
 Granite Yes
Igneous extrusive
Andesite sprite.png / ∞ • gray
AndesiteSwatch.png
 Andesite Yes
Basalt sprite.png / # • taupe gray
BasaltSwatch.png
 Basalt Yes Yes
Dacite sprite.png / . • silver
DaciteSwatch.png
 Dacite Yes
Obsidian sprite.png / ▒ • black
ObsidianSwatch.png
 Obsidian Yes Yes Sharp blades
Rhyolite sprite.png / , • buff
RhyoliteSwatch.png
 Rhyolite Yes
Metamorphic
Gneiss sprite.png / = • flax
GneissSwatch.png
 Gneiss Yes
Marble sprite.png / ▓ • white
MarbleSwatch.png
 Marble Yes Calcium carbonate
Flux
Phyllite sprite.png / - • gray
PhylliteSwatch.png
 Phyllite Yes
Quartzite sprite.png / - • lavender blush
QuartziteSwatch.png
 Quartzite Yes Yes
Schist sprite.png / ` • dark chestnut
SchistSwatch.png
 Schist Yes
Slate sprite.png / % • russet
SlateSwatch.png
 Slate Yes

Other stone[edit]

Stones found on this table will occur as pockets and veins inside their respective stone layers (see above). When your miners newly encounter one of them; you will receive an announcement, even for the ones that have no current use other than to build constructions of unusual colors. Note that the veins or clusters can spread into other layers, and may cause some layers to contain stones they usually wouldn't. A few of these stones, such as olivine, have other, more interesting minerals appear inside them.

Non-layer stone formations occur in one of three shapes: large clusters, veins, and small clusters. (See Veins & Clusters for full info.)

The following table does not contain ores and gems.

Icon Color Sample Name Found in Fire-safe Magma-safe Economic uses
Alabaster sprite.png / ^ • ivory
AlabasterSwatch.png
 Alabaster Gypsum(S) Plaster
Alunite sprite.png / ` • purple
AluniteSwatch.png
 Alunite All Igneous extrusive(L), Kaolinite(L) Yes Yes
Anhydrite sprite.png / v • periwinkle
AnhydriteSwatch.png
 Anhydrite Gypsum(S), Satinspar(1), Alabaster(1), Selenite(1) Yes Yes
Bauxite sprite.png / + • vermilion
BauxiteSwatch.png
 Bauxite All Sedimentary(L) Yes Yes
Bituminous coal sprite.png / ☼ ☼ charcoal
Bituminous coalSwatch.png
 Bituminous coal All Sedimentary(V) Coal (x9)
Borax sprite.png / ` • silver
BoraxSwatch.png
 Borax Gypsum(S), Rock salt(L) Yes
Brimstone sprite.png / % • yellow
BrimstoneSwatch.png
 Brimstone All Igneous extrusive(S), Gypsum(S)
Calcite sprite.png / " • flax
CalciteSwatch.png
 Calcite Limestone(S), Marble(S) Yes Yes Calcium carbonate
Flux
Chromite sprite.png / = • dark indigo
ChromiteSwatch.png
 Chromite Olivine(V) Yes Yes
Cinnabar sprite.png / £ * red
CinnabarSwatch.png
 Cinnabar All Igneous extrusive(V), Shale(V), Quartzite(V)
Cobaltite sprite.png / £ * charcoal
CobaltiteSwatch.png
 Cobaltite All Igneous(V), All Metamorphic(V) Yes
Cryolite sprite.png / - • buff
CryoliteSwatch.png
 Cryolite Granite(S) Yes
Graphite sprite.png / o • charcoal
GraphiteSwatch.png
 Graphite Gneiss(S), Quartzite(S), Marble(S), Schist(S)
Gypsum sprite.png / # • buff
GypsumSwatch.png
 Gypsum All Sedimentary(L)
Hornblende sprite.png / " • gray
HornblendeSwatch.png
 Hornblende All Igneous(S), All Metamorphic(S) Yes
Ilmenite sprite.png / . • dark tan
IlmeniteSwatch.png
 Ilmenite Gabbro(S) Yes Yes
Jet sprite.png / ░ • midnight blue
JetSwatch.png
 Jet All Sedimentary(L) Yes
Kaolinite sprite.png / = • pearl
KaoliniteSwatch.png
 Kaolinite All Sedimentary(L) Yes Yes Porcelain
Kimberlite sprite.png / % • cerulean
KimberliteSwatch.png
 Kimberlite Gabbro(V) Yes
Lignite sprite.png / * • slate gray
LigniteSwatch.png
 Lignite All Sedimentary(V) Coal (x5)
Marcasite sprite.png / % • green-yellow
MarcasiteSwatch.png
 Marcasite Kaolinite(S)
Mica sprite.png / v • saffron
MicaSwatch.png
 Mica All Metamorphic(L), Granite(L) Yes Yes
Microcline sprite.png / % • aqua
MicroclineSwatch.png
 Microcline All Stone(L) Yes
Olivine sprite.png / % • yellow-green
OlivineSwatch.png
 Olivine Gabbro(L) Yes Yes
Orpiment sprite.png / - • amber
OrpimentSwatch.png
 Orpiment All Igneous extrusive(S)
Orthoclase sprite.png / % • chestnut
OrthoclaseSwatch.png
 Orthoclase All Igneous intrusive(L), All Metamorphic(L) Yes Yes
Periclase sprite.png / , • chartreuse
PericlaseSwatch.png
 Periclase Marble(S) Yes Yes
Petrified wood sprite.png / % • goldenrod
Petrified woodSwatch.png
 Petrified wood All Sedimentary(S) Yes Yes
Pitchblende sprite.png / * • olive
PitchblendeSwatch.png
 Pitchblende Granite(S) Yes Yes
Puddingstone sprite.png / Θ • saffron
PuddingstoneSwatch.png
 Puddingstone Conglomerate(L) Yes
Pyrolusite sprite.png / % • charcoal
PyrolusiteSwatch.png
 Pyrolusite All Igneous(S)
Realgar sprite.png / % • red
RealgarSwatch.png
 Realgar All Igneous extrusive(S)
Rutile sprite.png / ` • flax
RutileSwatch.png
 Rutile All Metamorphic(S), Granite(S) Yes Yes
Saltpeter sprite.png / x • ivory
SaltpeterSwatch.png
 Saltpeter All Sedimentary(S)
Satinspar sprite.png / - • ivory
SatinsparSwatch.png
 Satinspar Gypsum(S) Plaster
Selenite sprite.png / ; • ivory
SeleniteSwatch.png
 Selenite Gypsum(S) Plaster
Serpentine sprite.png / ≈ • chartreuse
SerpentineSwatch.png
 Serpentine Olivine(S)
Stibnite sprite.png / % • cerulean
StibniteSwatch.png
 Stibnite All Igneous extrusive(S)
Sylvite sprite.png / = • vermilion
SylviteSwatch.png
 Sylvite Rock salt(L) Yes
Talc sprite.png / | • beige
TalcSwatch.png
 Talc Dolomite(L) Yes Yes
(L) - occurs in large clusters
(V) - occurs in veins
(S) - occurs in small clusters
(1) - occurs in individual tiles

By color in Classic ASCII Dwarf Fortress[edit]

For those concerned with aesthetics and wanting to know which stones are available in each color.

Color Non-economic stones Economic stones Ore
• White Alunite, Borax, Cryolite, Marcasite, Periclase, Quartzite (L), Rock salt (L), Talc Alabaster, Calcite, Chalk (L), Dolomite (L), Limestone (L), Marble (L), Satinspar, Selenite Galena, Horn silver, Native aluminum, Native platinum, Native silver
• Light Gray Anhydrite, Dacite (L), Gneiss (L), Granite (L), Phyllite (L), Stibnite Bismuthinite
• Dark Gray Andesite (L), Basalt (L), Chromite, Claystone (L), Diorite (L), Gabbro (L), Graphite, Hornblende, Ilmenite, Jet, Mica, Pyrolusite, Rhyolite (L), Shale (L), Slate Bituminous coal, Lignite, Obsidian (L) Magnetite, Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite
• Brown Chert (L), Conglomerate (L), Mudstone (L), Puddingstone, Sandstone (L), Schist (L), Siltstone (L) Cassiterite, Native copper
• Yellow Brimstone, Orpiment, Orthoclase, Saltpeter, Sylvite Gypsum Limonite, Native gold
• Dark Red Bauxite Kaolinite Hematite
• Red Cinnabar, Petrified wood, Realgar
• Green Olivine, Serpentine Malachite
• Bright Green Garnierite
• Teal None
• Cyan Microcline Raw adamantine
• Blue Cobaltite
• Dark Blue Kimberlite
• Purple Pitchblende, Rutile
• Magenta None

DF geology and geology in real life[edit]

The geology and stones of Dwarf Fortress are based (to some extent) on real-world geology and mineralogy. To understand the terms used here, you may want to crack open a geology textbook (a high school one should suffice). If you don't happen to have one close by, the Wikipedia articles for geology, mineralogy, or the terms in question might help. Below is a very brief introduction tailored for DF gamers, with links to the relevant game-specific pages.

In geological terminology, a rock or stone is basically a composite of minerals. Minerals, the building blocks of rock, are hard inorganic materials with