Lapis Lazuli — Minecraft block

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli fuels enchanting, makes blue dye, and compresses into storage blocks at a 9:1 ratio.

Block ID minecraft:lapis_lazuli
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Lapis Lazuli is a blue mineral item obtained mainly by mining lapis lazuli ore or deepslate lapis lazuli ore with a stone pickaxe or better. One ore normally drops 4–9 pieces, and the Fortune enchantment can increase the yield; smelting an ore block gives only 1 piece, so mining is usually more efficient. Nine pieces can also be recovered by breaking a Block of Lapis Lazuli in the crafting grid.

Lapis Lazuli powers enchanting in Minecraft and supplies blue color for building and decoration. An enchanting table consumes 1, 2, or 3 pieces together with the same number of experience levels, depending on the selected option. Lapis Lazuli can also craft blue dye, blue decorative materials, and a storage block made from 9 pieces. Keep a small stack beside an enchanting setup and compress large reserves into blocks to save inventory space.

Enchanting guide

How to obtain and use Lapis Lazuli in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Find lapis ore

    Search underground for lapis lazuli ore or deepslate lapis lazuli ore, recognizable by blue flecks in stone or deepslate.

  2. 2

    Mine with the correct pickaxe

    Use a stone, iron, diamond, or netherite pickaxe; each ore normally drops 4–9 pieces before Fortune bonuses.

  3. 3

    Enchant equipment

    Place an item and Lapis Lazuli in an enchanting table, then choose an option costing 1, 2, or 3 pieces and experience levels.

  4. 4

    Store the surplus

    Combine 9 pieces into a Block of Lapis Lazuli, then convert the block back into 9 pieces whenever supplies run low.

Mining tip

Do not smelt lapis ore unless necessary: smelting gives 1 piece, while direct mining normally gives 4–9 before Fortune.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Block of Lapis Lazuli Block of Lapis Lazuli x1
Crafting
Block of Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli
9
Lapis Lazuli

Used in crafts

Related blocks

Frequently asked questions

What is Lapis Lazuli used for in Minecraft?

Lapis Lazuli is mainly used to pay the 1–3 piece cost at an enchanting table. Lapis Lazuli also makes blue dye and storage blocks.

How much Lapis Lazuli drops from one ore?

One lapis lazuli ore normally drops 4–9 pieces when mined with a stone pickaxe or better. Fortune can increase the total yield.

Can Lapis Lazuli ore be smelted?

Yes, but smelting one lapis ore gives only 1 piece. Direct mining normally gives 4–9 pieces, making smelting less efficient.

How many pieces make a Block of Lapis Lazuli?

Nine Lapis Lazuli pieces make one Block of Lapis Lazuli. The block can be converted back into the same 9 pieces.

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