How to Find Iron in Minecraft

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get yourself a stone pickaxe.

   The stone will be necessary to break the iron blocks down in order to get the material.
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   Step 2: Get torches.

   You will need to bring some torches with you, as it can get dark and impossible to see. , Get a large amount of dirt.
   
   At least 80 pieces.
   
   You will be using this to lift yourself out of the mine you create. , Caves are the best way to find Iron Ores.
   
   They usually appear in veins at a time.
   
   Stop wasting your time digging down from the surface, as this will only yield a small chance of success. , Iron occurs in veins, or groups, so if you find one, there is likely more nearby.
   
   Check diagonal blocks as well.
   
   The usual size of a vein is 2x2x2 blocks.
   
   Iron looks like peach or pink-ish splotches on grey stone. , Recover them when you can. , Using your map or the debug mode, check out the "Y" axis: this indicates your elevation.
   
   Remember that Iron Ore only occurs from levels 1-63. , Coal goes at the bottom slot, Iron Ore goes on top. , Enjoy!
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   Step 3: Get a lot of dirt.

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   Step 4: Find a suitable cave.

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   Step 5: Investigate all blocks surrounding any iron you find.

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   Step 6: Place torches as necessary.

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   Step 7: Mind your vertical level.

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   Step 8: Use a furnace to turn the Iron Ore into Ingots.

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   Step 9: Use the iron to make better tools and armor.

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