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| Coal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type: | Item |
| Stackable: | Yes, 64 |
| Found naturally: | Yes |
| Renewable: | No |
| Identifier: | coal |
Coal is a common mineral obtained from coal ore.
Contents
Obtaining
Mining
Coal is dropped by coal ore if mined with a pickaxe. The amount of coal dropped can be increased using the fortune enchantment.
Natural Generation
Coal can be found in 21.8% of loot chests in stacks of 1-6.
Crafting
Nine pieces of coal can be crafted back from the coal block.
9
Usage
Smelting
Similar to charcoal, coal can be used as a fuel for the furnace. Its capabilities as a fuel are identical to that of charcoal.
Crafting Ingredient
A piece of coal is required in the recipe for a torch.
4
Nine pieces of coal are required to craft a coal block. This is the only use of coal in which it cannot be replaced by charcoal.
Fuel
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This is the same number of items as smelted by charcoal. |
History
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to 1.4.34 | Day 9 |
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| Prior to 1.4.34 | Day 10 |
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| 1.20 | Feb 04, 2012 |
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| 1.25 | May 11, 2013 |
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Trivia
- Until 1.31, the texture for coal was identical to the one of charcoal.
- The only difference in functionality between coal and charcoal is that coal can be used to craft the coal block while charcoal cannot.
Gallery
Coal.
