GeOre - Geode-Style Resource Gathering
The GeOre mod draws inspiration from the vanilla amethyst geode mechanics and extends this concept to other valuable resources. The core idea is that to create automated ore farms, you'll need to actively explore the world in search of specific geodes.
These geological formations function similarly to standard geodes - they contain a significant amount of decorative blocks and several budding versions of the target resource. It's these budding blocks that gradually grow ore crystals, which can be harvested once fully matured.
It's important to note that budding ore blocks cannot be mined even with the Silk Touch enchantment, and they also cannot be moved by pistons. This means that the location where you find a geode becomes the permanent extraction site for that particular resource.