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Minecraft Diamond Ore item

Diamond Ore

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A mineable ore block that drops raw diamonds when broken with an iron pickaxe or better; stackable up to 64 per slot.

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About

Diamond Ore is a naturally occurring block found deep underground in Minecraft, typically below Y-level 16. Breaking it with a pickaxe yields raw diamonds, which are then smelted into usable diamond items for crafting top-tier tools and armor. A stone or wooden pickaxe will not drop anything; you need at least an iron pickaxe to harvest it successfully.

On a server, admins can spawn diamond ore directly using the give command to quickly populate creative builds or testing areas. The block has a hardness of 3.0, making it relatively slow to break by hand compared to stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are related to the Diamond Ore?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Diamond Ore, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Which game is the Diamond Ore from?
The Diamond Ore is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
Can I get the Diamond Ore without spawning it?
Yes. The Diamond Ore 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 is the Diamond Ore?
A mineable ore block that drops raw diamonds when broken with an iron pickaxe or better; stackable up to 64 per slot.
What is the Diamond Ore used for?
Diamond Ore is a naturally occurring block found deep underground in Minecraft, typically below Y-level 16. Breaking it with a pickaxe yields raw diamonds, which are then smelted into usable diamond items for crafting top-tier tools and armor. A stone or wooden pickaxe will not drop anything; you need at least an iron pickaxe to harvest it successfully.
When was the Diamond Ore data last updated?
The Diamond Ore 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 Diamond Ore?
The item id of the Diamond Ore is minecraft:diamond_ore.
What is the numerical id of the Diamond Ore?
The numerical id of the Diamond Ore is 56.
What is the give command of the Diamond Ore?
The give command of the Diamond Ore is /give @p minecraft:diamond_ore 1.
What is the stackable of the Diamond Ore?
The stackable of the Diamond Ore is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Diamond Ore?
The max stack size of the Diamond Ore is 64.
What is the material of the Diamond Ore?
The material of the Diamond Ore is Rock.
What is the hardness of the Diamond Ore?
The hardness of the Diamond Ore is 3.0.
What is the diggable of the Diamond Ore?
The diggable of the Diamond Ore is Yes.

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