Exposed Copper in Minecraft
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Mine it with at least a Stone tool.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- No
- Best tool
- Any tool or your hand
- Blast resistance
- 6
How to mine Exposed Copper
The best tool for Exposed Copper is the Any tool or your hand. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Stone tool. With a hardness of 3, it is fairly tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Any tool or your hand |
| Minimum tier to drop | Stone |
| Hardness | 3 |
| Blast resistance | 6 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.
What is Exposed Copper used for?
Exposed Copper is an ingredient in 4 crafting recipes:
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What tool do you need to mine Exposed Copper?
Any tool works. You need at least a Stone tool for it to drop.
What can you make with Exposed Copper?
Exposed Copper is used to craft Exposed Copper Bulb, Exposed Copper Grate, Exposed Cut Copper and Waxed Exposed Copper.