Minecraft ores underwent a significant visual change in version 1.17 to improve accessibility for colorblind players. Before this, most ores used the same generic "blob" pattern with different colors. The 1.18 update further adapted these new textures to fit the new variants found in the deeper, expanded world layers.
Each ore (Iron, Copper, Gold, etc.) has a unique shape, making them distinguishable even without color. Connected Ore Outlines Features 1.18 Connected Ore Outlines (and old ore textures)
“Old textures are better” ok, tell me which one is which : r/Minecraft Minecraft ores underwent a significant visual change in
Some versions make ores visible even when partially submerged in lava. How to Install and Enable expanded world layers. Each ore (Iron