This article is about the mineral block. For the ore, see Lapis Lazuli Ore. For the item, see 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 |
Sounds
| Sound | Subtitles | Source | Description | Resource location | Translation key | Volume | Pitch | Attenuation distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block broken | Blocks | Once the block has broken | block | subtitles | 1.0 | 0.8 | 16 | |
| Block placed | Blocks | When the block is placed | block | subtitles | 1.0 | 0.8 | 16 | |
| Block breaking | Blocks | While the block is in the process of being broken | block | subtitles | 0.25 | 0.5 | 16 | |
| None[sound 1] | Entity-Dependent | Falling on the block with fall damage | block | None[sound 1] | 0.5 | 0.75 | 16 | |
| Footsteps | Entity-Dependent | Walking on the block | block | subtitles | 0.15 | 1.0 | 16 |
| Sound | Source | Description | Resource location | Volume | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blocks | Once the block has broken | dig | 1.0 | 0.8-1.0 | |
| Blocks | When the block is placed | dig | 1.0 | 0.8-1.0 | |
| Blocks | While the block is in the process of being broken | hit | 0.37 | 0.5 | |
| Players | Falling on the block with fall damage | fall | 0.4 | 1.0 | |
| Players | Walking on the block | step | 0.3 | 1.0 | |
| Players | Jumping from the block | jump | 0.12 | 1.0 | |
| Players | Falling on the block without fall damage | land | 0.22 | 1.0 |
Data values
ID
| Name | Identifier | Form | Block tags | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block of Lapis Lazuli | lapis_block | Block & Item | mineable/pickaxe needs_stone_tool | block.minecraft.lapis_block |
| 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 |
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 | 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