Diamond Ore
minecraft:diamond_oreDiamond ore generates deep underground in the Overworld from Y=16 down to Y=-63, becoming more common near the bottom of the world. It requires an iron pickaxe or better to mine, dropping one diamond and 3-7 experience per block, or the block itself with Silk Touch.
FAQ
What pickaxe do I need to mine diamond ore?
At least an iron pickaxe; wooden and stone pickaxes cannot break it for drops.
How many diamonds does one block drop?
One diamond normally, or up to 4 with Fortune III (averaging about 2.2), or the ore block itself with Silk Touch.
Is deepslate diamond ore different from regular diamond ore?
It drops the same rewards but has higher hardness (4.5 vs 3), taking longer to mine.
Where is diamond ore most common?
Near the bottom of the world, generating in blobs between Y=16 and Y=-63 with the highest concentration close to Y=-58.