Emerald
A gem used as the primary currency when trading with villagers. It is mined from emerald ore in mountain biomes.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.3.1
Item ID
Item IDemerald
Overview
Emerald is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through trading with villagers, mining, and chest loot. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Emerald. This item was added to the game in version 1.3.1.
In this database, Emerald sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Emerald additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Block of Emerald.
Used to Craft
Emerald is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Block of EmeraldHow to Obtain
- Trading
- Mining
- Chest loot
Notes
Villagers buy and sell goods for emeralds. Nine emeralds craft into a Block of Emerald.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Emerald in Minecraft?
Emerald is obtained through trading with villagers, mining, and chest loot. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Emerald used for?
Emerald is a crafting ingredient used to make Block of Emerald.
How many Emerald can you stack?
Emerald stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Emerald be enchanted?
No. Emerald cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Emerald added to Minecraft?
Emerald was added in version 1.3.1 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.