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Diorite

Diorite

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Diorite is a speckled black-and-white igneous rock that generates in large underground pockets throughout the Overworld. It shares granite's texture pattern but in a lighter, whiter tone.

1.5Hardness
6Blast Res.
pickaxeBest Tool
1Tool Tier
noTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Polished Diorite, Andesite & Granite — Combined with cobblestone or nether quartz to craft polished diorite, andesite, and granite, and used as an ingredient for diorite slabs, stairs, walls, and stonecutters.

Found In

  • Overworld Underground — Generates in large pockets underground across most Overworld biomes.
  • Snowy Villages & Coral Reefs — Also appears in snowy tundra village structures and, on Bedrock Edition, in coral reef generation.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine Diorite?

A wooden pickaxe or better. Mining without a pickaxe yields no drop.

What does Diorite drop when mined?

Diorite drops itself, one block per block mined with an appropriate pickaxe.

What can I craft from Diorite?

Polished diorite, granite, andesite, plus diorite slabs, stairs, and walls via stonecutting or crafting.

Can villagers trade for Diorite?

Yes, Journeyman-level mason villagers buy 16 diorite in exchange for an emerald.

Tags

  • pickaxe_mineable
  • overworld
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