coal block Minecraft Block
Minecraft BlockThe Block of Coal is a block that was added in the 13w18a snapshot. Like other blocks of its kind, it is a compact way to store the material. It may also be used as a building block, however, it is less appealing than other compacted ores.
Block of Coal
| First Appearance | 13w18a |
| Type of Block | Solid Block |
| Stackable? | Yes |
| Tool Used | Wpickaxe |
| Data Values | Hex: AD Dec: 173 |
| Obeys Physics? | No |
| Luminosity | No |
| Transparency | No |
Trivia
- Though made from 9 Coal (able to smelt 72 items ), one block of coal can actually smelt 80 items, making it a more efficient form of long-term fuel.
- When first introduced in Minecraft 1.6 snapshots, it had a recolored " Block of Redstone " texture, soon changed to what is it now.
- Coal blocks were also implemented in the Minecraft 2.0 April Fools update.
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