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Ores - Minecraft blocks
Compare ore blocks, required mining tools, and resource drops.
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Ores index
- Coal Ore — Coal Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Wooden Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Coal Ore.
- Copper Ore — Copper Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Stone Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Copper Ore.
- Deepslate Coal Ore — Deepslate Coal Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Wooden Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Deepslate Coal Ore.
- Deepslate Copper Ore — Deepslate Copper Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Stone Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Deepslate Copper Ore.
- Deepslate Diamond Ore — Deepslate Diamond Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Iron Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Deepslate Diamond Ore.
- Deepslate Emerald Ore — Deepslate Emerald Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Iron Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Deepslate Emerald Ore.
- Deepslate Gold Ore — Deepslate Gold Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Iron Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Deepslate Gold Ore.
- Deepslate Iron Ore — Deepslate Iron Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Stone Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Deepslate Iron Ore.
- Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore — Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Stone Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore
- Deepslate Redstone Ore — Deepslate Redstone Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Iron Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Deepslate Redstone Ore.
- Diamond Ore — Diamond Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Iron Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Diamond Ore.
- Emerald Ore — Emerald Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Iron Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Emerald Ore.
- Gold Ore — Gold Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Iron Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Gold Ore.
- Heavy Core — Heavy Core is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4, dropping Heavy Core.
- Iron Ore — Iron Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Stone Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Iron Ore.
- Lapis Lazuli Ore — Lapis Lazuli Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Stone Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Lapis Lazuli Ore.
- Nether Gold Ore — Nether Gold Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Wooden Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Nether Gold Ore.
- Nether Quartz Ore — Nether Quartz Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Wooden Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Nether Quartz Ore.
- Redstone Ore — Redstone Ore is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4 that requires Iron Pickaxe or better to mine, dropping Redstone Ore.
- Spore Blossom — Spore Blossom is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4, dropping Spore Blossom.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is block mining time calculated?
MinecraftBible shows the standard formula: hardness × 1.5 seconds with the correct tool and hardness × 5 seconds by hand, labeled as approximate (unenchanted). Efficiency, Haste, and mining fatigue modify this at runtime.
What blocks require silk touch to obtain the block itself?
Ores like coal, redstone, diamond, emerald, lapis, and copper drop their raw materials by default; using Silk Touch drops the ore block itself. Blocks like grass block, glass, ice, and mycelium also require Silk Touch to preserve the exact block.
Which blocks emit light in Minecraft?
Glowstone, sea lanterns, jack o'lanterns, torches, redstone lamps (powered), lava, campfires, shroomlights, glow lichen, and beacons are among the strongest natural and craftable light sources. Each block page lists its exact light level.
How do drop tables handle Fortune vs Silk Touch?
Block detail pages surface item drops with condition tags — silk-touch, no-silk-touch, or player-kill — so you can see exactly which enchantment path yields which item without inaccurate percentage guesses.
Which blocks are best for building large structures?
Stone, deepslate, tuff, calcite, and quartz blocks give clean geometric palettes. For medieval or organic builds, mud bricks, terracotta, wood variants, and copper (with age progression) work well — each block page notes building-suitability context.