Obsidian in the world of Minecraft is the most durable block, which is far from easy to destroy. And you can get this resource only in either the “Adventure” or “Survival” mode. However, obsidian does not appear in every place, although creating obsidian blocks will not be difficult for the character, because to do this you just need to find a source of lava and get water.
On the other hand, even if creating obsidian blocks is easy, you won’t be able to extract this material in the same way. Because in order to be able to destroy obsidian and, accordingly, obtain it, it is necessary to acquire high-level tools.
In any case, if you want to understand how to create, find and mine obsidian in Minecraft, we recommend that you read the material presented below. This guide is intended for those players who either want to “refresh” their memory (remember recipes or other nuances), or are just starting their adventures and are looking for useful information.
Building a civilization
This stone has been with man from the very beginning. First there were scrapers, spearheads, and axes. Then priests and shamans began to use obsidian. Beads, pendants, amulets, and ritual objects helped to beg the gods for benefits for the tribe. Later it was time to decorate people and homes.
At the dawn of human culture, the building of civilization was built using flint, jade and obsidian.
Archaeologists say that obsidian items have been found that are about a million years old. Mentions of the stone are found in Assyrian mineralogical texts and in ancient lapidariums.
There are already iron tools, but obsidian knives cut better and more accurately.
In ancient Egypt, incense and medicine were stored in obsidian vessels.
The stone is mined, processed, and exported.
Expert opinion
Semenishcheva Polina
Specialist in mineralogy. Graduated from St. Petersburg Mining University.
Interesting : the famous biblical Jericho, whose walls (according to the Bible) destroyed the pipes of the Israelites, rose through the obsidian trade.
All over the planet
Theophrastus calls obsidian a Liparian stone and classifies it as a combustible stone.
Guy Pliny the Elder has his own version. A certain Obsius (or maybe Obsidium) brought a piece of unusual stone from Africa. The pebble amazed Obsidia's many acquaintances, and the mineral was named obsidian.
The Greeks in Antiquity did without Obsidia, and called the mineral obsis (spectacle). After all, mirrors were made from polished obsidian (there were no real ones then).
Mesoamerica treated the gem with superstitious respect. It was called “ devil’s claw ”, “ tears of the Apaches ”. And the Mayan and Aztec priests used obsidian knives in ritual murders. By the way, people were not killed out of special bloodthirstiness. The Indians firmly believed that future harvests, prosperity, and the very existence of the tribe depended on the will of the gods. Therefore, they had to be cajoled, “treated” and shown all respect. It was not only prisoners who were sacrificed. Free Indians voluntarily agreed to become victims.
Expert opinion
Semenishcheva Polina
Specialist in mineralogy. Graduated from St. Petersburg Mining University.
By the way : the Indians did not know the wheel and did not know how to smelt iron...
Let's return to Europe.
Every country has its own name for the ancient stone:
- Hungary - Tokaj luxury sapphire.
- Transcaucasia - “claws of the devil”, “nail of Satan”.
- Roman Empire - obsidianus lapis (Obsidia stone).
- Egypt is the stone of the dead.
- And also wasser peridot, bottle stone, Iceland spar.
Making obsidian with your own hands
Undoubtedly, creating obsidian yourself is much more enjoyable than hoping that it will be found somewhere in the world and you can get it. But you should understand that it won’t be easy anyway - creating obsidian requires serious effort and a lot of perseverance. There is one proven way to create this resource, and this is a generator that you can build yourself in Minecraft. The obsidian generator is a structure that is filled with water. As you may remember, to mine obsidian you need to combine water and lava, so you will have to collect as much lava as possible and then use it on your generator. Upon contact with water, a reaction will occur resulting in obsidian. Naturally, you should not expect that all attempts will be successful - lava is a very recalcitrant material, and there is a possibility that it will still turn into cobblestone or even burn out. But don’t despair, because you will still get obsidian. You just need to mine it both in nature and in the generator using a diamond pickaxe, in which case the process will take you only ten seconds. If you don’t have such a pickaxe, then using any other tool you can get an obsidian block in a minute.
Origin
Vulcans are the parents of Satan's Claw. The rock is born during volcanic eruptions. Moreover, the very rapid rise of lava to the surface of the earth prevents the formation of crystals. The resulting rock is amorphous.
Obsidian scree at Obsidian Dome, California
Obsidian yields in Armenia
It contains feldspar, quartz and some other substances.
How to get obsidian in creative mode?
In fact, there is nothing complicated about this, because all you need to do is press the “T” key (based on the English layout), enter the command “/give @p minecraft:obsidian” (and always without quotes) and at the end press the “ key Enter."
However, as a rule, obsidian blocks are needed in large quantities, so we recommend putting a “Space” after the command and writing the required number of blocks. For example, you can write “/give @p minecraft:obsidian 64” so that the character ends up with a whole stack of obsidian blocks.
Varieties
Obsidian is:
- snowy - black with white snowflake spots;
- iridescent - a rare and beautiful iridescent variety;
- golden (golden);
- resin (pechstein);
- peanut;
- mahogany (according to the color of the wood of the tree of the same name).
Where will you find it?
Obsidian can be found in shiny black stones that have a smooth appearance. Sounds simple enough, but these stones can only be found in a few places.
Most often they are found in caves and mountains , especially near their peaks. . You can also look near volcanoes , as this resource can also be mined near these formations.
Obsidian is easiest to find at Whitesky Peak , which is located on the northwest side of the island. You can spot it by the blue obelisk that looms over it, but you should be prepared for the cold as you'll get hypothermia pretty quickly.
Where were the volcanoes
The name gives a hint as to where to look for the bottle stone. Volcanic glass occurs where there were (or are) volcanoes.
Central America
middle Asia
Canary Islands
Iceland
Russia
Countries with obsidian deposits:
- Central America;
- Middle Asia;
- Canary Islands;
- Iceland.
In Russia, look for volcanic glass in the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka (who would doubt it); in Transbaikalia, Primorye, in Transcarpathia.
How is obsidian used?
Recipes
| Recipe | Ingredients | Description |
| Endek chest | Obsidian Eye of Ender | Items and blocks placed in an Ender chest will be available to the player from any other Ender chest |
| Lighthouse | Glass Star of the Nether Obsidian | Gives the player effects |
| Sorcerer's table | Book Diamond Obsidian | Enchanting Items |
Properties
Volcanic glass is not a mineral. This is a rock. The mineral content is variable.
Obsidian in nature, Armenia
Physico-chemical
- There is no radioactivity.
- There is no electrical conductivity.
- The rock contains up to 1% water. More water during rock formation - obsidian swells, perlite is formed.
- According to their chemical composition, obsidians are divided into normal, subalkaline and alkaline.
Treat yourself with volcanic glass
Lithotherapists use obsidian to treat:
- Nervous disorders, panic attacks, depression.
- Hypertension.
- Kidney diseases.
- Gastrointestinal diseases.
- Weakened immune system.
It is useful for weather-dependent people to wear obsidian amulets or jewelry.
When you have a cold, it is recommended to carry bottle stone amulets with you.
Expert opinion
Semenishcheva Polina
Specialist in mineralogy. Graduated from St. Petersburg Mining University.
For your information : lithotherapists claim that the gem helps you lose weight (reduces appetite).
The magic of volcanoes
For esotericists it is clear that Iceland spar:
- Reveals and stimulates artistic abilities.
- Improves the economic situation of the owner.
- Favors travel and facilitates communication with foreigners.
- It helps those who are too loving to streamline their romantic relationships.
- It will help you tame your unbridled imagination.
- Useful for those who are unable to control themselves and those prone to outbursts of anger.
- Protects from sins and harmful, unseemly actions.
Mages and sorcerers love bottle stone. It has strong energy, protects against astral attacks and helps in fortune telling.
Yogis believe that obsidian maintains the connection between the owner of the stone and the energy of the Earth. Can you imagine the strength and power
