Block of Lapis Lazuli

# How to make a Lapis Lazuli Block in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a lapis lazuli block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, lapis lazuli blocks are one of the many building blocks that you can make.

Let's explore how to make a lapis lazuli block.

## Supported Platforms

A lapis lazuli block is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

 Pocket Edition (PE)
 Xbox 360
 Xbox One
 PS3
 PS4
 Wii U
 Nintendo Switch
 Windows 10 Edition
 Education Edition

\* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.

NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

## Where to find a Lapis Lazuli Block in Creative Mode

* Java
* PE
* Xbox
* PS
* Nintendo
* Win10
* Edu

### Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a lapis lazuli block in the Creative Inventory menu:

#### Definitions

* Platform is the platform that applies.
* Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (*we have tested and confirmed this version number*).
* Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

## Required Materials to make a Lapis Lazuli Block

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a lapis lazuli block:

## How to craft a Lapis Lazuli Block in Survival Mode

### 1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

### 2. Add Items to make a Lapis Lazuli Block

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a lapis lazuli block, place 9 lapis lazuli in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a lapis lazuli block, it is important that the lapis lazuli are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 lapis lazuli in the first row, 3 lapis lazuli in the second row, and 3 lapis lazuli in the third row. This should fill all of the boxes in the crafting grid. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a lapis lazuli block.

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the lapis lazuli block will appear in the box to the right.

### 3. Move the Lapis Lazuli Block to Inventory

Once you have crafted a lapis lazuli block, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Congratulations, you have made a lapis lazuli block in Minecraft!

## Item ID and Name

* Java
* PE
* Xbox
* PS
* Nintendo
* Win10
* Edu

### Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a lapis lazuli block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

(*Minecraft ID Name*)
(*minecraft:lapis\_block*)
(*minecraft:lapis\_block*)

#### Definitions

* Description is what the item is called and (*Minecraft ID Name*) is the string value that is used in game commands.
* Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
* Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (*NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.*)
* Platform is the platform that applies.
* Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

## Give Command for Lapis Lazuli Block

* Java
* PE
* Xbox
* PS
* Nintendo
* Win10
* Edu

### Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the /give command for Lapis Lazuli Block is:

```
/give @p lapis_block 1

```

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Lapis Lazuli Block is:

```
/give @p lapis_block 1 0

```