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How to make Emerald Ore in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft emerald ore with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, emerald ore is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

emerald ore

Let's explore how to add emerald ore to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Emerald ore is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.3.1)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes (TU14)
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes (1.04)
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Emerald Ore in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Building Blocks Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.6Natural Blocks Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Building Blocks Building Blocks
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Building Blocks Building Blocks
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Building Blocks Building Blocks
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Building Blocks Building Blocks
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Building Blocks Building Blocks
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Building Blocks Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Building Blocks Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Building Blocks Building Blocks
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Building Blocks Building Blocks
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Nature Nature

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Emerald Ore in Survival Mode

You can add an emerald ore to your inventory in Survival mode by mining emerald ore with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe that is enchanted with Silk Touch. So let's get started!

1. Find a Block of Emerald Ore

First, you need to find a block of emerald ore in your Minecraft world. The best place to find emerald ore is in the Mountains biome.

mountains biome

In Minecraft, emerald ore is very hard to find and is found in small deposits in the Mountains biome. You can usually find emerald ore between 13 and 31 blocks below the ground and close to lava.

So if you see a pool of lava in the Mountains biome, that is a great place to start mining downward.

emerald ore location

In this example, we are going to dig into a mountain to find emerald ore.

This is what a block of emerald ore looks like:

emerald ore and pickaxe

2. Hold a Diamond, Iron or Netherite Pickaxe with Silk Touch

To mine for emerald ore, you need to dig up the emerald ore with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe that has been enchanted with Silk Touch.

netherite pickaxe How to make a Netherite Pickaxe diamond pickaxe How to make a Diamond Pickaxe iron pickaxe How to make an Iron Pickaxe

Other tools will not dig up the emerald ore and let you add it to your inventory.

In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe with Silk Touch to dig up the emerald ore.

3. Mine the Emerald Ore

The game control to mine the emerald ore depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of emerald ore.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of emerald ore.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of emerald ore.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of emerald ore.

emerald ore dropped

You will need to continue to mine until the block breaks and a smaller block of emerald ore finally appears. The emerald ore will float on the ground.

TIP: Normally when you mine emerald ore, you get an emerald as the drop. However, when you mine the emerald ore using a tool enchanted with Silk Touch, you will get the emerald ore itself as the drop.

4. Pick up the Emerald Ore

Make sure you pick up the emerald ore before it disappears.

emerald gathered

Once you pick up the emerald ore, it will appear in your hotbar.

emerald ore

Emerald ore is a very useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, emerald ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
emerald ore Emerald Ore(minecraft:emerald_ore) 0 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
emerald ore Emerald Ore(minecraft:emerald_ore) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.8

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, emerald ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
emerald ore Emerald Ore(minecraft:emerald_ore) 0 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, emerald ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
emerald ore Emerald Ore(minecraft:emerald_ore) 0 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, emerald ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
emerald ore Emerald Ore(minecraft:emerald_ore) 0 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, emerald ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
emerald ore Emerald Ore(minecraft:emerald_ore) 0 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, emerald ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
emerald ore Emerald Ore(minecraft:emerald_ore) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, emerald ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
emerald ore Emerald Ore(minecraft:emerald_ore) 0 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Emerald Ore

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.8, the /give command for Emerald Ore is:

/give @p emerald_ore 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Emerald Ore is:

/give @p emerald_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Emerald Ore is:

/give @p emerald_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Emerald Ore is:

/give @p emerald_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Emerald Ore is:

/give @p emerald_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Emerald Ore is:

/give @p emerald_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Emerald Ore is:

/give @p emerald_ore 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Emerald Ore is:

/give @p emerald_ore 1 0

Things to Make with Emerald Ore

You can use emerald ore to make items in Minecraft such as:

emerald How to make Emerald

Things to Do with Emerald Ore

Here are some activities that you can do with emerald ore in Minecraft:

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