Block of 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

↑ 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	9

Sounds[]

Java Edition:

Subtitles	Source	Description	Resource location	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
Block placed	Blocks	When the block is placed	`block.stone.place`	`subtitles.block.generic.place`	1.0	0.8	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
None^{[sound 1]}	Entity-Dependent	Falling on the block with fall damage	`block.stone.fall`	None^{[sound 1]}	0.5	0.75	16
Footsteps	Entity-Dependent	Walking on the block	`block.stone.step`	`subtitles.block.generic.footsteps`	0.15	1.0	16

↑ ^a ^b MC-177082

Bedrock Edition:

Source	Description	Resource location	Volume	Pitch
Blocks	Once the block has broken	`dig.stone`	1.0	0.8-1.0
Blocks	When the block is placed	`dig.stone`	1.0	0.8-1.0
Blocks	While the block is in the process of being broken	`hit.stone`	0.37	0.5
Players	Falling on the block with fall damage	`fall.stone`	0.4	1.0
Players	Walking on the block	`step.stone`	0.3	1.0
Players	Jumping from the block	`jump.stone`	0.12	1.0
Players	Falling on the block without fall damage	`land.stone`	0.22	1.0

Data values[]

ID[]

Java Edition:

Name	Identifier	Form	Block tags	Translation key
Block of Lapis Lazuli	`lapis_block`	Block & Item	`mineable/pickaxe` `needs_stone_tool`	`block.minecraft.lapis_block`

Bedrock Edition:

Name	Identifier	Numeric ID	Form	Item ID^{[i 1]}	Translation key
Lapis Lazuli Block	`lapis_block`	`22`	Block & Giveable Item^{[i 2]}	Identical^{[i 3]}	`tile.lapis_block.name`

↑ ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.
↑ Available with /give command.
↑ The block's direct item form has the same id as the block.

History[]

Java Edition Beta
1.2					Added lapis lazuli blocks.
Java Edition
1.6.1		13w19a			The texture of lapis lazuli blocks have now been changed.
1.8		14w02a			Villagers now trade lapis lazuli, making Lapis lazuli blocks a renewable resource.
1.14		18w43a			Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
1.17		20w46a			Renamed "Lapis Lazuli Block" to "Block of Lapis Lazuli".
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.2.0					Added lapis lazuli blocks.
v0.3.2					Made lapis lazuli blocks available in both Survival and Creative mode.
v0.8.0		build 1			Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
Pocket Edition
1.0.4		alpha 1.0.4.0			Cleric villagers now sell lapis lazuli, making lapis lazuli blocks a renewable resource.
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			Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
1.19.10		beta 1.19.10.22			Renamed "Lapis Lazuli Block" to "Block of Lapis Lazuli".
Legacy Console Edition
TU1	CU1	1.0	Patch 1	1.0.1	Added lapis lazuli blocks.
TU22	CU10	1.15	Patch 1	1.0.1	Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
		1.90			Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0					Added lapis lazuli blocks.

Data history[]

Java Edition
1.13		17w47a			Prior 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.

External Links[]

Block of the Week: Lapis Lazuli – Minecraft.net on February 3, 2017

[breakingtimenote-1] Times are for unenchanted tools as wielded by players with no status effects, measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.

[bugMC-177082-2] MC-177082

[bedrock-item-id-3] ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.

[bedrock-give-available-4] Available with /give command.

[bedrock-item-form-5] The block's direct item form has the same id as the block.

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