Block of Diamond

block Ores & Minerals Rare & Special

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What Is Block of Diamond in Minecraft?

A Block of Diamond is a shiny, blue-white block made from nine Diamonds. It is one of the most valuable blocks in the game - a great way to store diamonds compactly or to show off your achievements!

How Does Block of Diamond Work?

Craft it from 9 Diamonds. Break it to get all 9 diamonds back.
An iron pickaxe or better is required - other tools drop nothing.
Not flammable - it will not burn.
Extremely tough and blast-resistant.

How to Get Block of Diamond

Crafting Table

9 × Diamond

How to Mine Block of Diamond

Use an iron pickaxe or better. Breaking with anything less drops nothing.

Block of Diamond Trading with Villagers and Wandering Traders

Wandering Trader: No
Emerald Price: Not stated
Villager Trading: No

How to Use Block of Diamond

Using Block of Diamond

Store 9 Diamonds in a single inventory slot - great for compact diamond storage.
Use it as a building block to show off your hard-earned diamonds.
Break it back into 9 Diamonds whenever you need them.

Block of Diamond Tips

A great way to show progress on a server - Diamond Beacons are the stuff of legend!
Place it under a Beacon with other blocks to power it and select potion effects.