Why can't I mine diamond, gold ore, or redstone ore?

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Normal blocks I can mine fine, but when it comes to diamond and gold ores, the block just gets "destroyed" (as in you can't pick it up). I'm playing on multiplayer with no spawning monsters.

Kurley · Accepted Answer

A pick made of iron will mine all ores.
A stone pick will only mine coal, and iron; but will destroy gold, diamond, redstone and emerald without dropping the item.
The diamond or netherite pickaxe is required to get obsidian.
A wooden pickaxe will only mine coal, diorite, granite, and stone.

Why can't I mine diamond, gold ore, or redstone ore?

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