coal Minecraft Item
Minecraft ItemCoal is a mineral that can be obtained by mining Coal Ore which can be easily found, including the faces of Extreme Hills biomes (Mountains), in caverns, and underground. A lump of coal can be mined from Coal Ore with any kind of pickaxe .Coal is one of the two ores that appear above sea level along with Iron . It is very common, and is usually found in large veins. Common deposits can be large; over ground they usually contain about 5, but underground they can contain 10-50 without being counted as unusually large. Wither Skeletons also have a chance to drop a piece of coal. Since 1.8, it can be spawned in Creative Mode .
Coal
| Type | Raw Materials |
| Stackable? | Yes |
| First Appearance | Indev |
| Data Values | Hex: 107 Dec: 263 |
Usage
Coal is used to make Torches by placing a lump of coal directly above a Stick while crafting. It can also be used as fuel for a Furnace or a Minecart with Furnace . When used in a furnace, each piece of coal burns for enough time to smelt/cook 8 items/blocks.
Alternatives
When Wood (Of the trees) is smelted in a furnace ,it produces Charcoal . Charcoal can be used as a substitute for coal. It is also possible to use saplings as a fuel, but they are less efficient, take considerably longer, and can be planted to make new trees which produce valuable resources.
Trivia
- In Minecraft Indev to Beta, Coal had a diferent texture which was more brighter.
- The player can find coal in Igloos and Dungeons .
Gallery
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