Lapis Lazuli Block
This article is about the mineral block. For the ore, see Lapis Lazuli Ore. For the item, see Lapis Lazuli.
Lapis Lazuli Block
| Renewable |
Yes |
|---|---|
| Stackable |
Yes (64) |
| Tool | |
| Blast resistance |
3 |
| Hardness |
3 |
| Luminant |
No |
| Transparent |
No |
| Flammable |
No |
| Catches fire from lava |
No |
A lapis lazuli block [until JE 1.17], also known as block of lapis lazuli [upcoming: JE 1.17] is a decorative mineral block that is crafted from lapis lazuli. It is a medium blue color, with darker and lighter blue markings on it.
Contents
Obtaining[edit]
Breaking[edit]
Lapis lazuli blocks can be mined using a stone, iron, diamond or netherite pickaxe.
| Block | Lapis Lazuli Block | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
- ↑ Times are for unenchanted tools as wielded by players with no status effects, measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.
Natural generation[edit]
Lapis lazuli blocks generate as the center of "illager statues" in woodland mansions.
Crafting[edit]
| Ingredients | Crafting recipe |
|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli |
Usage[edit]
Lapis lazuli blocks can be used as a form of storage for lapis lazuli.
Crafting ingredient[edit]
| Name | Ingredients | Crafting recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli | Lapis Lazuli Block |
Sounds[edit]
| Sound | Subtitle | Source | Description | Namespaced ID | Translation key | Volume | Pitch | Attenuation distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block broken | Blocks | Once the block has broken | block.stone.break | subtitles.block.generic.break | 1.0 | 0.8 | 16 | |
| None[sound 1] | Blocks | Falling on the block with fall damage | block.stone.fall | None[sound 1] | 0.5 | 0.75 | 16 | |
| Block breaking | Blocks | While the block is in the process of being broken | block.stone.hit | subtitles.block.generic.hit | 0.25 | 0.5 | 16 | |
| Block placed | Blocks | When the block is placed | block.stone.place | subtitles.block.generic.place | 1.0 | 0.8 | 16 | |
| Footsteps | Blocks | Walking on the block | block.stone.step | subtitles.block.generic.footsteps | 0.15 | 1.0 | 16 |
| Sound | Source | Description | Namespaced ID | Volume | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blocks | Once the block has broken | dig.stone | 1.0 | 0.8 | |
| Blocks | Falling on the block with fall damage | fall.stone | 0.4 | 1.0 | |
| Blocks | While the block is in the process of being broken | hit.stone | 0.37 | 0.5 | |
| ? | Blocks | Jumping from the block | jump.stone | 0.12 | 1.0 |
| ? | Blocks | Falling on the block without fall damage | land.stone | 0.22 | 1.0 |
| Blocks | Walking on the block | step.stone | 0.3 | 1.0 | |
| Blocks | When the block is placed | use.stone | 1.0 | 0.8 |
Data values[edit]
ID[edit]
| Name | Namespaced ID | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Block | lapis_block | Block & Item | block.minecraft.lapis_block |
| Name | Namespaced ID | Numeric ID | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Block | lapis_block | 22 | Block & Item | tile.lapis_block.name |
History[edit]
| Java Edition Beta | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 |  Added lapis lazuli blocks. | ||||
| Java Edition | |||||
| 1.6.1 | 13w19a |  The texture of lapis lazuli blocks has now been changed. | |||
| 1.8 | 14w02a | Lapis lazuli blocks are now renewable, as villagers now trade lapis lazuli. | |||
| 1.13 | 17w47a | Prior to The Flattening, this block's numeral ID was 22. | |||
| 1.14 | 18w43a | The texture of lapis lazuli blocks has now been changed. | |||
| Upcoming Java Edition | |||||
| 1.17 | 20w46a | Lapis lazuli block has been renamed to "Block of Lapis Lazuli". | |||
| Pocket Edition Alpha | |||||
| v0.1.0 | Added lapis lazuli blocks.[verify] | ||||
| v0.3.2 | Lapis lazuli blocks are now available in both Survival and Creative mode. | ||||
| v0.8.0 | build 2 | The texture of lapis lazuli blocks has now been changed. | |||
| Pocket Edition | |||||
| 1.0.4 | alpha 1.0.4.0 | Lapis lazuli blocks are now renewable, as cleric villagers now sell lapis lazuli. | |||
| 1.1.0 | alpha 1.1.0.0 | Lapis lazuli blocks now generate in woodland mansions. | |||
| Bedrock Edition | |||||
| 1.10.0 | beta 1.10.0.3 | The texture of lapis lazuli blocks has now been changed. | |||
| Legacy Console Edition | |||||
| TU1 | CU1 | 1.0 | Patch 1 | 1.0.1 | Added lapis lazuli blocks. |
| TU22 | CU10 | 1.15 | The texture of lapis lazuli blocks has now been changed. | ||
| 1.90 | The texture of lapis lazuli blocks has now been changed. | ||||
| New Nintendo 3DS Edition | |||||
| 0.1.0 | Added lapis lazuli blocks. | ||||
Issues[edit]
Issues relating to "Lapis Lazuli Block" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.
Trivia[edit]
- 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 (see Wikipedia page).
