Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore

What is Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore?

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore is a variant of Lapis Lazuli Ore found in deep underground caves in Minecraft. It contains the same Lapis Lazuli drops as regular Lapis Lazuli Ore but is embedded in Deepslate instead of Stone, giving it a darker, tougher appearance.

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Where Can Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore Be Found?

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore naturally generates between Y-levels -64 and 64, with the highest concentration around Y-level 0. It is commonly found in deep caves and near lava pools.

Players can mine Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore using a Pickaxe:

• With a Stone Pickaxe or better – Drops 4–9 Lapis Lazuli.
• With a Fortune-enchanted Pickaxe – Increases the amount of Lapis Lazuli per block.
• With Silk Touch – Drops Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore as a block instead of Lapis Lazuli.

Because Deepslate is tougher than Stone, Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore takes longer to mine than regular Lapis Lazuli Ore.

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What Can Players Do with Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore?

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore is functionally identical to regular Lapis Lazuli Ore, making it a valuable resource for enchanting and dyeing. Players commonly use it for:

• Enchanting items – Lapis Lazuli is required for using the Enchanting Table.
• Crafting blue dyes – Lapis Lazuli can be used to dye wool, glass, and banners.
• Creating decorative blocks – Lapis Lazuli can be crafted into Lapis Blocks for building.
• Collecting rare ore blocks – With Silk Touch, players can store and display Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore as a collectible.

Since Lapis Lazuli is a key ingredient for enchantments, mining Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore is an important step for any player preparing powerful gear.

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The History of Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore in Minecraft

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore was introduced in Minecraft Java Edition 1.17, as part of the “Caves & Cliffs” update. The update expanded ore generation, making Lapis Lazuli more common in deeper layers while adjusting how ores generate in different Y-levels.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore resembles real-world Lapis Lazuli deposits, which are rare blue metamorphic minerals. Historically, Lapis Lazuli was used to create blue pigments for paintings and was highly valued in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia—just like how Minecraft players use Lapis Lazuli for enchanting and decorative purposes.

For more details on Lapis Lazuli mining and Deepslate ores, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base to explore the Caves & Cliffs Update Guide and Mining Ores in Minecraft.