Diamond

Diamonds are gems that are obtained from Diamond Ore. They can also be found in chests in blacksmiths, mine shafts, dungeons and temples. Diamonds are considered valuable because of there scarcity and ability to create extremely strong tools and armour that last for a long period of the time. They can be compactly stored in gems of 9 by crafting Diamond Blocks. These blocks can also be used for decorating. Diamonds are the seconds most valuable minerals in the game, its symbol is widely recognized as Minecraft.

Diamond Ore is the most efficient way to gather Diamonds, the ore generates at levels 1-18 but most commonly at 12. Ore viens can generate up to 8 blocks. An iron or higher pickaxe has to be used to succesfully mine Diamonds.

Like most ores except Iron and Gold (which drop themselves when mined) smelting Diamond Ore is wasteful since the fortune enchantment wont apply and it yields little xp.

When Diamonds were first added to the game they were referred to as Emeralds.



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