Mine craft ores

There are several kinds of ores. The most common is coal it is used along with sticks to make torches other then that it is useless. Next,is gold it is a weak medal that is mostly for looking good. What It looks like in it's ore form is a normal block of rock with flecks of a bright gold color. After that is lapis it only drops dye. Next is iron it has a dull metallic color. It may be used for any tool, armor and weapon besides the bow. Last the most valuable ore of all diamond it is the best and rarest of all! The only thing special is how they are the hardest mineral ever.