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Block of Diamond

Block of Diamond

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The Block of Diamond is a mineral block that stores nine diamonds in a single block. It is used for compact storage, as a beacon base material, and as a decorative building block.

5Hardness
6Blast Res.
pickaxeBest Tool
3Tool Tier
noTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Compact Diamond Storage — Crafts back into nine diamonds, making it an efficient way to store large quantities of diamonds in a single inventory slot.
  • Beacon Base — Can be used to build a beacon pyramid, powering the beacon and unlocking its status-effect ranges.

Found In

  • Woodland Mansions — Generates in the cores of hidden obsidian and lava rooms.
  • Trial Chambers — Found in intersection chests, ominous vaults, and rarely decorated pots.
  • Crafting — Made by placing nine diamonds in a 3x3 crafting grid.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine a Block of Diamond?

An iron pickaxe or better. Mining with a stone, copper, or wooden pickaxe destroys the block with no drop.

How many diamonds does one block hold?

Nine. A Block of Diamond can be crafted from nine diamonds and broken back down into nine diamonds.

Can I use it to build a beacon?

Yes. Blocks of Diamond are a valid beacon base material, alongside iron, gold, emerald, and netherite blocks.

Is it affected by Fortune or Silk Touch?

No. It always drops exactly one Block of Diamond regardless of enchantments.

Tags

  • pickaxe_mineable
  • needs_iron_tool
  • storage_block
  • beacon_base
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