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First Appearance | 0.0.18a_02 (June 14, 2009) (2) |
Type of Block | Solid block |
Stackable? | Yes (Max 64) |
Data Values | Hex: 13 Dec: 19 |
Stackable | Yes (64) |
Data Values | Hex: 13-1 Dec: 19-1 |
As of 1.8, a sponge can absorb water within a 5×5×5 area around itself, becoming a wet sponge in the process. The surrounding blocks which were previously water, become occupied by air. The sponge must be directly touching a water source to absorb water, and will only absorb water connected to an adjacent water block touching the sponge. When a sponge absorbs water, it will convert to a wet sponge, which is darker, drips water, and is unable to soak up any more water.
Heating a wet sponge in a Furnace will convert it back into a dry sponge. Placing an empty Bucket in the Fuel Slot of the furnace while smelting the wet sponge will fill the bucket with the "evaporated" water. (1 bucket for each wet sponge).