Ruby + Sapphire + Experience Ore

The modification represents an author's version of the classic ruby mod, created due to dissatisfaction with existing analogues.

Main Features

Two new ores are added - rubies and sapphires, which generate underground at levels slightly above diamonds. Full armor sets and tools can be crafted from these minerals.

The properties of rubies and sapphires are completely identical - the difference lies only in the color scheme, allowing players to choose between red and blue variants.

Experience Ore - a rare mineral that yields a significant amount of experience when mined, usually enough to level up. This ore has a faint glow and animated texture.

Save your precious diamonds - a jukebox can now be crafted using a ruby or sapphire instead of a diamond.

Tool and Armor Characteristics

Tools have the same mining level as diamond tools (can mine obsidian), but with significantly less durability.

Armor occupies an intermediate position between iron and diamond in terms of protective properties. A full set provides 9 out of 10 protection units (iron armor provides 7.5). Like diamond armor, the sets have toughness, but to a lesser extent (+0.5 compared to diamond's +2).

Generation Features

In version 1.1, the ore spawn rates were adjusted. Rubies and sapphires now generate in small clusters, making them easier to find while maintaining balance with other valuable resources.

The modification adds the minimum necessary content to create a unique gaming experience, avoiding excessive features, and allows you to enjoy mining colorful ores and creating unusual tools and armor.

Update: A spiritual successor to this modification is available for version 1.16.5.