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Minecraft Crying Obsidian item

Crying Obsidian

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A dark purple decorative block that cannot be used to build Nether portals, stackable to 64, and requires a diamond or better pickaxe to mine.

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About

Crying Obsidian is a variant of obsidian found in the Nether, distinguished by its darker purple hue and distinctive particle effect. Unlike regular obsidian, it cannot be used to construct Nether portals and serves primarily as a decorative or building block.

It has a hardness of 50.0 and requires a diamond pickaxe or better to harvest. The block stacks to 64 in inventory. Use /give @p minecraft:crying_obsidian 1 to spawn it directly into a player's inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Crying Obsidian without spawning it?
Yes. The Crying Obsidian can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What items are related to the Crying Obsidian?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Crying Obsidian, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Which game is the Crying Obsidian from?
The Crying Obsidian is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Crying Obsidian?
A dark purple decorative block that cannot be used to build Nether portals, stackable to 64, and requires a diamond or better pickaxe to mine.
What is the Crying Obsidian used for?
Crying Obsidian is a variant of obsidian found in the Nether, distinguished by its darker purple hue and distinctive particle effect. Unlike regular obsidian, it cannot be used to construct Nether portals and serves primarily as a decorative or building block.
How current is the Crying Obsidian spawn info?
The Crying Obsidian entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What is the item id of the Crying Obsidian?
The item id of the Crying Obsidian is minecraft:crying_obsidian.
What is the give command of the Crying Obsidian?
The give command of the Crying Obsidian is /give @p minecraft:crying_obsidian 1.
What is the stackable of the Crying Obsidian?
The stackable of the Crying Obsidian is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Crying Obsidian?
The max stack size of the Crying Obsidian is 64.
What is the material of the Crying Obsidian?
The material of the Crying Obsidian is Rock.
What is the hardness of the Crying Obsidian?
The hardness of the Crying Obsidian is 50.0.
What is the diggable of the Crying Obsidian?
The diggable of the Crying Obsidian is Yes.

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