Diamond

Diamonds are the gems that are dropped when Diamond Ore is mined. Diamond is considered one of the most valuable items in the game due to their scarcity and use as a crafting material. The texture is also one of the many symbols and icons used for Minecraft.

Mining
Diamond Ore can be found in layers 1-16, in small veins of 1-8 ores, rarely double veins cross allowing 9-10 ores, and can only be mined using an iron or diamond pickaxe.

Natural Occurrence
Diamonds can rarely be found in naturally generated chests, such as those found in a Village, Desert Temple, Abandoned Mine Shaft, Jungle Temple, or a Nether Fortress.

Smelting
Like most other ores except gold and iron, smelting the ore is wasteful, as the Fortune enchantment cannot apply and a smaller amount of experience is awarded.

As a crafting ingredient
Diamond is the 5th tier of crafting tools, including gold, and the 5th tier of armor including chainmail. Tools and armor made from diamond are the most durable in the game, and are the second most efficient behind Gold, although gold has a very low durability. Diamond pickaxes are the only pickaxes that can be used to mine Obsidian.

Trivia

 * Diamond swords, pickaxes, axes and chestplates are renewable since they can be bought from Villagers. Diamonds remain non-renewable.
 * Diamonds are a well-known item because they are one of the most shown things on merchandise, others being Steve and creepers.

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