Minecraft has various blocks that make up the world and they are diverse in nature. In this article we check out the Coal in Minecraft which is a commonly found mineral and is used to make a variety of things!
Minerals in Minecraft are an important aspect in the game because of its uses and importance. Many ores can be found underground and these are used to make a variety of items ranging from weapons to simple tools.
Down below we take a look at the ore, Coal in Minecraft and its features.
Coal in Minecraft
The Coal in Minecraft, is a block that can be found underground and be used as fuel for all other smelting and burning processes.
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Natural generation
Coal are very commonly found underground while mining and players requires a wooden pickaxe or better to mine it.
Apart from that it can also be found in Chests of Villages, Strongholds, Mansions , Shipwrecks, to name a few. The Wither Skeleton mob also has a chance to drop one coal upon death.
Uses
Coal is the fossil fuel that is used as Fuel for smelting in Furnaces and Blast Furnaces and are the most effective fuel source. Players can simple mine it and place it in the fuel spot to start the smelting process.
Other than that it is also used in:
- Block of Coal
- Campfire
- Fire Charge
- Soul Torch
- Torch
How to use Coal in Furnaces?
Coal is the most efficient fuel source in the game and players might think how to use it. Since smelting is the only way of getting many important items, players need to know how it works.
- Step 1: Make a Furnace, Smoker or a Blast Furnace. Then open it by clicking on it.
- Step 2: Place the mineral/block you want to smelt on the top box.
- Step 3: Place the fuel, i.e., Coal/Wood/Block of Coal, in the bottom box.
The item will start smelting and this process will reward the player with the new item and EXP orbs.
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