Exposed Copper
minecraft:exposed_copperExposed Copper is the first weathering stage of the Block of Copper, its bright orange-brown surface dulled with light gray, green-tinted spots. It behaves identically to unoxidized copper otherwise, serving as a solid decorative and storage block.
Uses
- Exposed Cut Copper — Stonecut or crafted into Exposed Cut Copper for decorative variants such as slabs and stairs at the same oxidation stage.
- Exposed Copper Grate — Four Exposed Copper blocks craft into 4 Exposed Copper Grates, a see-through mob-proof variant.
Found In
- Trial Chambers — Generates naturally at this oxidation stage within trial chamber structures.
- Natural weathering or lightning — An unoxidized copper block reaches this stage over time, or instantly if struck by lightning.
Drops
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Exposed Copper?
A stone pickaxe or better. A wooden pickaxe or bare hands break it without dropping anything.
How do I get Exposed Copper?
Let a Block of Copper weather naturally, strike it with lightning, or scrape a more-oxidized block back a stage with an axe.
Is Exposed Copper affected by Fortune or Silk Touch?
No. It always drops exactly one block regardless of enchantments.
Can I stop it from oxidizing further?
Yes, apply honeycomb to wax it and lock it at the exposed stage permanently.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- needs_stone_tool
- overworld