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[[File:OreDistribution.png|600px|thumbnail|right|Typical example of ore distribution.]] | [[File:OreDistribution.png|600px|thumbnail|right|Typical example of ore distribution.]] | ||
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Finding ore can be quite challenging | Finding ore can be quite challenging. Ores are distributed at random heights, in discs at various angles. Some ores have wider discs than others. Most discs average 5.5 blocks wide, though quartz discs are larger. The overall shape of the ore disc reflects the surface above and will always cover the same horizontal area. This means that regions with flat ground will have flat ore discs, and where the surface is jagged, the discs will be tilted and distorted. Thus, in flat areas, mining horizontally reduces the chances of finding an ore disc. This continues to be true until the surface is jagged enough that its slope is greater than the width of the ore disc. | ||
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For more information on the [[prospecting pick]] and how to prospect to detect ores, see the [[mining]] page. | For more information on the [[prospecting pick]] and how to prospect to detect ores, see the [[mining]] page. | ||
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== Ore generation == <!--T:4--> | == Ore generation == <!--T:4--> | ||
As of version 1.9, ores only appear in certain rock types. Many ores are only found in some host rocks, and different rocks can have different ore qualities. Examining a rock while holding (Sneak + H), will provide information about which ores can appear in that rock type. | |||
Ores are found in '''shallow''' deposits and '''deep''' deposits. The tables below provide information about disc generation for each ore type. | As of version 1.9, ores only appear in certain rock types. Many ores are only found in some host rocks, and different rocks can have different ore qualities. Examining a rock while holding (Sneak + H), will provide information about which ores can appear in that rock type. | ||
Ores are found in '''shallow''' deposits and '''deep''' deposits. The tables below provide information about disc generation for each ore type. | |||
* '''Y min''' and '''Y max''': Ores are distributed throughout the range given by these values. The Y values reflect proportions of the ore's specific generator, i.e. if a deposit uses the sea level generator, then 0.5 is half the world's sea level. | * '''Y min''' and '''Y max''': Ores are distributed throughout the range given by these values. The Y values reflect proportions of the ore's specific generator, i.e. if a deposit uses the sea level generator, then 0.5 is half the world's sea level. | ||
* '''Average radius''': the average width of the deposit along the X and Z coordinates | * '''Average radius''': the average width of the deposit along the X and Z coordinates | ||
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=== Shallow ores === <!--T:7--> | === Shallow ores === <!--T:7--> | ||
Shallow deposits can sometimes (but not always) be indicated by the presence of loose stones containing ore on the surface of the world. To craft metal tools, copper is the first metal ore players need to find. Surface native copper deposits are readily available sources of material available to players during early game stages, except for areas where the top stone layer is bauxite. In limestone areas, surface malachite deposits can be found, which is another type of copper ore. | Shallow deposits can sometimes (but not always) be indicated by the presence of loose stones containing ore on the surface of the world. To craft metal tools, copper is the first metal ore players need to find. Surface native copper deposits are readily available sources of material available to players during early game stages, except for areas where the top stone layer is bauxite. In limestone areas, surface malachite deposits can be found, which is another type of copper ore. | ||
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'''Mineral ores are marked with a ✓ symbol, as they do not have different ore qualities.''' | '''Mineral ores are marked with a ✓ symbol, as they do not have different ore qualities.''' | ||
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=== Halite === <!--T:12--> | === Halite === <!--T:12--> | ||
[[Halite]] spawns in one of two ways, as a salt dome or as a dry salt lake. | [[Halite]] spawns in one of two ways, as a salt dome or as a dry salt lake. | ||
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'''Salt | '''Salt domes''' can spawn anywhere, but their top must originate in a sedimentary layer. An area with no sedimentary layer cannot have a halite dome. The halite readings that the prospecting pick detects in Density Search mode are for salt domes. | ||
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'''Dry | '''Dry salt lakes''' can only spawn in sedimentary stone top layers in deserts. In a typical temperate spawn location, with a "realistic" banded climate and temperate start, you'll need to travel 13k+ blocks south to find true deserts. Gravel barrens, which you can find in temperate climates, are not hot enough. The dry salt lake will spawn directly on top of the stone in the region, but below the sand or gravel top layers. So it will take some shallow exploratory digging to find them. These dry salt lakes, while much easier to access than salt domes, will not give halite readings on the prospecting pick in Density Search mode, unlike salt domes. They are easier to find exposed in cliff faces, due to geologic upheaval. | ||
=== Gold === <!--T:13--> | === Gold === <!--T:13--> | ||
[[Gold]] only spawns in layers of quartz. Following a quartz layer is a good way to find it. [[Ore blasting bomb]]s can be utilized to great effect to clear out quartz. | [[Gold]] only spawns in layers of quartz. Following a quartz layer is a good way to find it. [[Ore blasting bomb]]s can be utilized to great effect to clear out quartz. | ||
=== Silver === <!--T:14--> | === Silver === <!--T:14--> | ||
[[Silver]] can be found alongside gold in quartz deposits, but it can also be found in deposits of lead. | [[Silver]] can be found alongside gold in quartz deposits, but it can also be found in deposits of lead. | ||
=== Cassiterite === <!--T:15--> | === Cassiterite === <!--T:15--> | ||
Cassiterite is used to make [[Bronze|tin bronze]], one of the three bronze alloys that can be used to advance to the iron working stages of the game. Some traders sell bronze tools that can be used to work iron, but players must still find enough ore to cast a bronze [[anvil]]. Although surface deposits of tin do exist, they are very rare with the default world generation settings. | Cassiterite is used to make [[Bronze|tin bronze]], one of the three bronze alloys that can be used to advance to the iron working stages of the game. Some traders sell bronze tools that can be used to work iron, but players must still find enough ore to cast a bronze [[anvil]]. Although surface deposits of tin do exist, they are very rare with the default world generation settings. | ||
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== Technical == <!--T:17--> | == Technical == <!--T:17--> | ||
See [[Terrain Generation#Deposits]] for more information on deposit generation. | See [[Terrain Generation#Deposits]] for more information on deposit generation. | ||
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=== Surface === <!--T:19--> | === Surface === <!--T:19--> | ||
Called FollowSurface, the depth is in percent. Deposits will generate between the mantle and the height the surface. The surface is defined as the height of the highest block in a column, where rain will fall. This means a Y min of 0 will generate the ore above the mantle. A Y max of 1 will be below the highest block where rain falls. | Called FollowSurface, the depth is in percent. Deposits will generate between the mantle and the height the surface. The surface is defined as the height of the highest block in a column, where rain will fall. This means a Y min of 0 will generate the ore above the mantle. A Y max of 1 will be below the highest block where rain falls. | ||
=== Surface below === <!--T:20--> | === Surface below === <!--T:20--> | ||
Called FollowSurfaceBelow, the depth is in absolute blocks below the surface. This is specified by providing a generator of depth values. For example halite uses it to guarantee that salt bed deposit in deserts always spawn exactly 2 blocks below the surface. | Called FollowSurfaceBelow, the depth is in absolute blocks below the surface. This is specified by providing a generator of depth values. For example halite uses it to guarantee that salt bed deposit in deserts always spawn exactly 2 blocks below the surface. | ||
=== Sea level === <!--T:21--> | === Sea level === <!--T:21--> | ||
Called FollowSeaLevel, the depth is in percent. Deposits will generate between the mantle and the height of the sea level of the world. This means a Y min of 0 will generate the ore above the mantle and a Y max of 1 will generate the ore below the level of the global ocean height. | Called FollowSeaLevel, the depth is in percent. Deposits will generate between the mantle and the height of the sea level of the world. This means a Y min of 0 will generate the ore above the mantle and a Y max of 1 will generate the ore below the level of the global ocean height. | ||
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=== Anywhere === <!--T:23--> | === Anywhere === <!--T:23--> | ||
Called Anywhere, the depth is in percent. Deposits will generate between the mantle and the height of the world. This means a Y min of 0 will generate the ore above the mantle and a Y max of 1 will generate the ore below the height of the world. For example, it is used by quartz to make deposits generate anywhere in the world, but only within rock. | Called Anywhere, the depth is in percent. Deposits will generate between the mantle and the height of the world. This means a Y min of 0 will generate the ore above the mantle and a Y max of 1 will generate the ore below the height of the world. For example, it is used by quartz to make deposits generate anywhere in the world, but only within rock. | ||
=== Child === <!--T:24--> | === Child === <!--T:24--> | ||
Called ChildDeposit, deposits using this generator will only generate inside deposts of the given ore. For example, this is used by gold and silver to only spawn inside quartz deposits. | Called ChildDeposit, deposits using this generator will only generate inside deposts of the given ore. For example, this is used by gold and silver to only spawn inside quartz deposits. | ||
== Video Tutorials == <!--T:25--> | == Video Tutorials == <!--T:25--> | ||
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