
Dead Tube Coral Block
minecraft:dead_tube_coral_blockDead Tube Coral Block is the lifeless, grayscale form of Tube Coral Block. Unlike the fragile coral and fan variants, it is a solid full block that mines normally with a pickaxe and drops itself without needing Silk Touch.
Found In
- Warm ocean biomes (Bedrock Edition) — Naturally generates within coral reef structures alongside live coral blocks.
- Anywhere, by placement — Created by placing a live Tube Coral Block out of water, where it dies after a few seconds.
Drops
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Dead Tube Coral Block?
Any pickaxe, wooden or better. It drops itself normally with no Silk Touch requirement, unlike dead coral and coral fans.
Does Fortune affect the drop?
No. It always drops exactly one Dead Tube Coral Block regardless of Fortune level.
Where does it generate naturally?
In coral reef structures inside warm ocean biomes, primarily on Bedrock Edition; Java Edition players mostly obtain it by killing off live coral blocks out of water.
What is it used for?
Decoration and building, especially aquarium, reef, and shipwreck-themed builds that want a bleached-coral look.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- needs_stone_tool
- overworld