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This article is about the mineral block. For the ore, see Lapis Lazuli Ore. For the item, see Lapis Lazuli.

A block of lapis lazuli is a storage block equivalent to nine pieces of lapis lazuli.

Obtaining[]

Breaking[]

Blocks of lapis lazuli can be mined using a stone, iron, diamond or netherite pickaxe.

Block Block of Lapis Lazuli
Hardness 3
Tool
Breaking time[A]
Default 15
Wooden 7.5
Stone 1.15
Iron 0.75
Diamond 0.6
Netherite 0.5
Golden 1.25
  1. Times are for unenchanted tools as wielded by players with no status effects, measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.

Natural generation[]

Blocks of lapis lazuli generate as the center of "illager statues" in woodland mansions.

Crafting[]

Ingredients Crafting recipe
Lapis Lazuli

Usage[]

Blocks of lapis lazuli can be used as a form of storage for lapis lazuli.

Crafting ingredient[]

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe
Lapis Lazuli Block of Lapis Lazuli

Sounds[]

Java Edition:

SoundSubtitlesSourceDescriptionResource locationTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
File:Stone dig1.oggFile:Stone dig2.oggFile:Stone dig3.oggFile:Stone dig4.oggBlock brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokenblock.stone.breaksubtitles.block.generic.break1.00.816
Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedblock.stone.placesubtitles.block.generic.place1.00.816
File:Stone mining1.oggFile:Stone mining2.oggFile:Stone mining3.oggFile:Stone mining4.oggFile:Stone mining5.oggFile:Stone mining6.oggBlock breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenblock.stone.hitsubtitles.block.generic.hit0.250.516
File:Stone hit1.oggFile:Stone hit2.oggFile:Stone hit3.oggFile:Stone hit4.oggFile:Stone hit5.oggFile:Stone hit6.oggNone[sound 1]Entity-DependentFalling on the block with fall damageblock.stone.fallNone[sound 1]0.50.7516
File:Stone hit1.oggFile:Stone hit2.oggFile:Stone hit3.oggFile:Stone hit4.oggFile:Stone hit5.oggFile:Stone hit6.oggFootstepsEntity-DependentWalking on the blockblock.stone.stepsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps0.151.016
  1. a b MC-177082

Bedrock Edition:

SoundSourceDescriptionResource locationVolumePitch
File:Stone dig1.oggFile:Stone dig2.oggFile:Stone dig3.oggFile:Stone dig4.oggBlocksOnce the block has brokendig.stone1.00.8-1.0
BlocksWhen the block is placeddig.stone1.00.8-1.0
File:Stone hit1.oggFile:Stone hit2.oggFile:Stone hit3.oggFile:Stone hit4.oggFile:Stone hit5.oggFile:Stone hit6.oggBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenhit.stone0.370.5
PlayersFalling on the block with fall damagefall.stone0.41.0
PlayersWalking on the blockstep.stone0.31.0
PlayersJumping from the blockjump.stone0.121.0
PlayersFalling on the block without fall damageland.stone0.221.0

Data values[]

ID[]

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormBlock tagsTranslation key
Block of Lapis Lazulilapis_blockBlock & Itemmineable/pickaxe
needs_stone_tool
block.minecraft.lapis_block

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormItem ID[i 1]Translation key
Lapis Lazuli Blocklapis_block22Block & Giveable Item[i 2]Identical[i 3]tile.lapis_block.name
  1. ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.
  2. Available with /give command.
  3. The block's direct item form has the same id as the block.

History[]

Java Edition Beta
1.2Lapis Lazuli Block JE1 BE1 Added lapis lazuli blocks.
Java Edition
1.6.113w19aLapis Lazuli Block JE2 BE2 The texture of lapis lazuli blocks have now been changed.
1.814w02aVillagers now trade lapis lazuli, making Lapis lazuli blocks a renewable resource.
1.1418w43aBlock of Lapis Lazuli JE3 BE3 Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
1.1720w46aRenamed "Lapis Lazuli Block" to "Block of Lapis Lazuli".
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.2.0Lapis Lazuli Block JE1 BE1 Added lapis lazuli blocks.
v0.3.2Made lapis lazuli blocks available in both Survival and Creative mode.
v0.8.0build 1Lapis Lazuli Block JE2 BE2Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
Pocket Edition
1.0.4alpha 1.0.4.0Cleric villagers now sell lapis lazuli, making lapis lazuli blocks a renewable resource.
1.1.0alpha 1.1.0.0Lapis lazuli blocks now generate in woodland mansions.
Bedrock Edition
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3Block of Lapis Lazuli JE3 BE3Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
1.19.10beta 1.19.10.22Renamed "Lapis Lazuli Block" to "Block of Lapis Lazuli".
Legacy Console Edition
TU1CU1 1.0 Patch 11.0.1Lapis Lazuli Block JE1 BE1Added lapis lazuli blocks.
TU22CU10 1.15 Lapis Lazuli Block JE2 BE2Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
1.90 Block of Lapis Lazuli JE3 BE3Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0Lapis Lazuli Block JE2 BE2Added lapis lazuli blocks.

Data history[]

Java Edition
1.1317w47aPrior to The Flattening, this block's numeral ID was 22.

Issues[]

Issues relating to "Block of Lapis Lazuli" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.

Trivia[]

  • In real life, lapis lazuli is a blue gem that may be ground and processed into ultramarine pigment. Lapis lazuli pigment has been famously used in the production of illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, and cave paintings. It was also used by Egyptians for their jewelry and other valuable items.

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