{{About|the mineral block|the ore|Lapis Lazuli Ore|the item|Lapis Lazuli|}}

{{Infobox block
|image=Block of Lapis Lazuli.png
|invimage=Block of Lapis Lazuli
|transparent=No
|light=No
|tool=stone pickaxe
|renewable=Yes
|stackable=Yes (64)
|flammable=No
|lavasusceptible=No
}}

A '''block of lapis lazuli''', internally known as a '''lapis block''', is a mineral block equivalent to nine pieces of [[lapis lazuli]].

== Obtaining ==
=== Breaking ===
Blocks of lapis lazuli can be mined using a [[stone pickaxe]] or better.
{{breaking row|horizontal=1|Block of Lapis Lazuli|Pickaxe|Stone}}

=== Natural generation ===
Blocks of lapis lazuli generate as the center of "illager statues" in [[woodland mansion]]s.

=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
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  |Output=Block of Lapis Lazuli
  |type=Building block
}}

== Usage ==
Blocks of lapis lazuli can be used as a form of storage for [[lapis lazuli]]. 

=== Crafting ingredient ===
{{crafting usage}}

== Sounds ==
{{Sound table/Block/Stone}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Block of Lapis Lazuli
|spritetype=block
|nameid=lapis_block
|showblocktags=y
|blocktags=mineable/pickaxe, needs_stone_tool
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Block of Lapis Lazuli
|spritetype=block
|nameid=lapis_block
|id=22
|foot=1}}

== Video ==
{{yt|IjVVBk_1gBQ}}

== History ==
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|java beta}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.2|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added lapis lazuli blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.6.1|dev=13w19a|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of lapis lazuli blocks have now been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=14w02a|[[Villager]]s now trade [[lapis lazuli]], making Lapis lazuli blocks a [[renewable resource]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.11|dev=16w39a|Lapis lazuli blocks now generate hidden in "[[illager]] statues" of [[woodland mansion]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.14|dev=18w43a|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE3 BE3.png|32px]] Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17|dev=20w46a|Renamed "Lapis Lazuli Block" to "Block of Lapis Lazuli".}}

|{{HistoryLine|pocket alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.2.0|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added lapis lazuli blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.3.2|Made lapis lazuli blocks available in both Survival and Creative mode.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.8.0|dev=build 1|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE2 BE2.png|32px]]Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine|pocket}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.4|dev=alpha 1.0.4.0|Cleric [[villager]]s now sell [[lapis lazuli]], making lapis lazuli blocks a [[renewable resource]].}} 
|{{HistoryLine||1.1.0|dev=alpha 1.1.0.0|Lapis lazuli blocks now generate in [[woodland mansion]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.10.0|dev=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE3 BE3.png|32px]]Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.10|dev=Preview 1.19.10.22|Renamed "Lapis Lazuli Block" to "Block of Lapis Lazuli".}}

|{{HistoryLine|console}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps3=1.00|psvita=1.00|ps4=1.00|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE1 BE1.png|32px]]Added lapis lazuli blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU22|xbone=CU10|ps3=1.15|psvita=1.15|ps4=1.15|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE2 BE2.png|32px]]Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU54|xbone=CU44|ps3=1.52|psvita=1.52|ps4=1.52|wiiu=Patch 24|switch=1.0.4|Lapis lazuli blocks now generate hidden in "[[illager]] statues" of [[woodland mansion]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps3=none|psvita=none|ps4=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE3 BE3.png|32px]]Changed the texture of lapis lazuli blocks.}}

|{{HistoryLine|New Nintendo 3DS Edition}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.1.0|[[File:Block of Lapis Lazuli JE2 BE2.png|32px]]Added lapis lazuli blocks.}}
}}

=== Data history ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this block's numeral ID was 22.}}
}}

== Issues ==

{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==

* In real life, [[wikipedia:Lapis_lazuli|lapis lazuli]] is a blue gem that may be ground and processed into ultramarine pigment. Lapis lazuli pigment has been famously used in the production of illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, and cave paintings. It was also used by Egyptians for their jewelry and other valuable items.

== External links ==
* {{Mcnet|block-week-lapis-lazuli|Block of the Week: Lapis Lazuli|February 3, 2017|Alex Wiltshire}}
* {{Mcnet|block-of-lapis-lazuli|Block of Lapis Lazuli|October 25, 2024|Duncan Geere}}

== Navigation ==
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[[it:Blocco di lapislazzuli]]
[[ja:ラピスラズリブロック]]
[[ko:청금석 블록]]
[[lzh:群青塊]]
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[[pt:Bloco de lápis-lazúli]]
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