Ore Growth - Crystal Cultivation on Ores

The Ore Growth mod introduces a unique mechanic to Minecraft - crystalline formations that gradually grow on various ores and blocks. Once fully matured, these crystals can be harvested to obtain corresponding resources.

Core Features

By default, crystals can appear on all vanilla ores, including ancient debris. The growth process occurs in stages, with each stage increasing the value of the final yield.

Recipe Customization

The mod offers complete customization through datapacks. You can create custom crystal growth recipes for any blocks. To add a new recipe, simply create a file in your datapack with the type oregrowth:ore_growth.

Example recipe for growing crystals on pumpkins:

{
   "type": "oregrowth:ore_growth",
   "base": [
      "minecraft:pumpkin"
   ], // blocks where crystals grow
   "stages": 4, // number of growth stages (maximum 4)
   "spawn_chance": 0.2, // chance of crystal spawning on random tick
   "growth_chance": 0.3, // chance of crystal growth on random tick
   "drops": [
      {
         "stage": 4, // growth stage for this drop
         "chance": 0.9, // chance of obtaining item
         "item": {
            "id": "minecraft:pumpkin_pie",
            "count": 2
         }
      },
      {
         "min_stage": 1, // minimum stage
         "max_stage": 3, // maximum stage
         "chance": 0.3, // chance of obtaining
         "loot_table": "minecraft:blocks/short_grass" // loot table
      }
   ]
}

Configuration options are also available to disable default recipes and modify crystal spawn and growth chances.

JEI Integration

All crystal growth recipes are displayed in recipe viewing mods.

Information Mod Compatibility

Jade and The One Probe display crystal growth progress directly in the interface.

Mod Compatibility

Ore Growth supports ores from the following mods:

• Additional Blocks: Stone Edition
• BetterEnd
• BetterNether
• Bigger Reactors
• Create
• Deep Aether
• Enderscape
• Extreme Reactors
• Gems & Jewels
• Industrial Revolution
• Mekanism
• Mystical Agriculture
• Mythic Metals
• Pigsteel
• Powah!
• RFTools
• Spelunkery
• The Aether
• Thermal Foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

Isn't this mod too overpowered? While the mechanic might seem powerful, crystal growth takes significant time. For example, crystals on diamond ore can take 30 minutes to an hour to fully mature.

Can I use the mod in my modpack? Yes, you can freely use Ore Growth in your modpacks.