Phony Blocks
Minecraft Java mod. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgePhonyBlocks is a mod that adds 10 blocks that copy off of 10 existing blocks in-game. These blocks generate in the world naturally like their counterparts and when mined, explode. An attempt at making mining a little harder.

Each block is mined a bit slower than its' counterpart, but it's hard to notice. Each block also has some sort of texture change (for example, Phony Gold Ore has a small tint of Red added to it), but it is also hard to notice.
The Phony Ores spawn about 50% less than their originals, but they do spawn at the same levels. Phony Emerald Ore spawns everywhere in the world, making it easy to tell when it is a fake. For the Stone and Netherrack, they spawn in as about 1-5% of stone/netherrack for each chunk in their respective dimensions. They aren't much to worry about. At least I think.
All of them are craftable, and here's how:
Phony Stone and Netherrack are made like this (just replace the stone with netherrack for Phony Netherrack)
and the ores are made like this (replace the diamond with whatever mineral you want and replace the stone to netherrack for Quartz)
That's about it!
*** Disclaimer: This mod was made entirely with MCreator. https://mcreator.pylo.co/ ***
Suggestions for other blocks appreciated!
Alright, have fun!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as PhonyBlocks 1.0.4.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 77 KB
- Download link checked 23 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.