$Diamond Ore$

Diamond Ore

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Diamond Ore is a rare Overworld ore that generates deep underground and drops a diamond when mined. A deepslate variant appears in the lowest layers and is actually more common than the stone version, rewarding players who dig near bedrock.

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3Blast Res.

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3Tool Tier

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Uses

Diamond — Mining drops one diamond plus experience; diamonds craft tools, armor, and key blocks.
Fortune Yield — A Fortune III pickaxe averages about 2.2 diamonds per ore block mined.
Silk Touch Collection — With Silk Touch, the ore block itself drops for later smelting or display.

Found In

Overworld — Generates from Y = 16 down to Y = -63, more common deeper.
Deepslate Layers — Deepslate diamond ore peaks around Y = -58 to -59, the best level to mine.

Drops

diamond× 1fortune
diamond ore× 1silk-touch

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine diamond ore?

An iron pickaxe or better. A wooden or stone pickaxe breaks the block but drops nothing.

What is the best Y level to find diamonds?

Around Y = -58 to -59, where deepslate diamond ore is most concentrated.

How do I get more diamonds per ore?

Use a pickaxe enchanted with Fortune; Fortune III can drop several diamonds from a single block.

Can I collect the ore block itself?

Yes. A Silk Touch pickaxe drops the ore block instead of a diamond so you can smelt it later.

Why do exposed diamonds seem rare?

Ore blocks exposed to air have reduced generation odds, so deep, enclosed mining is more efficient.

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