Minecraft: A quick guide to mining and the different rock levels

Minecraft Mining Tips

Q: At what levels are the types of rock commonly found?

Q: How deep should I mine?

A:

128: Coal (rare to 131)

64: Iron (rare to 67)

63: Sea Level

32: Gold (rare to 35)

16: Diamond, Redstone (rare to 20)

10: Lava

0-4: Bedrock

Therefore, the best layers to dig at are 11-16.  When playing, dig down until you find the top layer of Bedrock.  Skip the 6 layers above that, as they may contain lava, and mine layers 11-16.

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