Pixel art illustration of a deep royal blue lapis lazuli gem chunk
Minecraft Java Item ID

Lapis Lazuli ID

Lapis lazuli is mined from lapis lazuli ore underground. It is used for enchanting and crafts blue dye and lapis lazuli blocks.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:lapis_lazuli

Lapis Lazuli Item Facts

CategoryMaterials
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 4 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)351

Shared ID, data value 4 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Lapis Lazuli

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:lapis_lazuli 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 351 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:lapis_lazuli 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 351 1 4
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:lapis_lazuli 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Lapis Lazuli

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 block of lapis lazuli in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 9 × Lapis Lazuli.

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What Can You Craft With Lapis Lazuli?

Lapis Lazuli is a crafting ingredient in 2 reviewed recipes:

Lapis Lazuli Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:lapis_lazuli 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:lapis_lazuli 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:lapis_lazuli 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:lapis_lazuli

Lapis Lazuli FAQ

What is the item ID for Lapis Lazuli?

The item ID for Lapis Lazuli is minecraft:lapis_lazuli. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Lapis Lazuli?

Lapis Lazuli has the historical numerical ID 351 with data value 4, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:lapis_lazuli instead.

How do I give myself Lapis Lazuli in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:lapis_lazuli 1 to give the nearest player one Lapis Lazuli. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Lapis Lazuli can stack in one slot?

Lapis Lazuli stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Lapis Lazuli?

Lapis Lazuli is crafted on a crafting table with 1 block of lapis lazuli, which yields 9 Lapis Lazuli.

What can you craft with Lapis Lazuli?

Lapis Lazuli is used to craft Block of Lapis Lazuli, Blue Dye.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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