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Prospecting results should be similar for 4 chunks in an area because the ore densities are created from a density map generated with the world, at a resolution of approximately 32 blocks. The ore densities will tend to have a more concentrated 'center' and then decrease when moving towards the circumference.  So when locating a low density reading of any desired ore, try taking other prospecting samples some distance away in other directions to find an area with a higher reading.  With enough sampling, a player can locate the center of the ore field, which often span a great many chunks.   
Prospecting results should be similar for 4 chunks in an area because the ore densities are created from a density map generated with the world, at a resolution of approximately 32 blocks. The ore densities will tend to have a more concentrated 'center' and then decrease when moving towards the circumference.  So when locating a low density reading of any desired ore, try taking other prospecting samples some distance away in other directions to find an area with a higher reading.  With enough sampling, a player can locate the center of the ore field, which often span a great many chunks.   


''Note: the prospecting pick only detects ores above a certain threshold. Players will occasionally find ore deposits in a region when the prospecting pick did not indicate the ores are present. Such 'undetected' occurrences are very rare.''
''Note: The prospecting pick will not detect quartz, rock salt, or surface copper. The prospecting pick only detects ores above a certain threshold. Players will occasionally find ore deposits in a region when the prospecting pick did not indicate the ores are present. Such 'undetected' occurrences are very rare.''


=== Mining Products ===
=== Mining Products ===
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