The MCMMO mod on the server gives us our /mining levels and allows us certain perks. I was trying to figure out the data values attributed to each block that we mine to get a better understanding of what's the most worthwhile method of leveling mining level. Here are the xp values:

Stone - 3 XP
Coal - 6 XP
Redstone - 6 XP
Lapis Lazuli - 9 XP
Iron - 9 XP
Gold - 9 XP
Diamond - 12 XP
Emerald - 12 XP

This data shows that it's actually more effective to mine out coal rather than just leave it in the wall. Despite it being a lower value/brick comparatively to Redstone, it still is more worthwhile to mine it in hopes of eventually being connected to another high-value block.

However it should also be noted that this is all highly subjective if someone was using high efficiency picks since the speed might be higher if you stay in a 1x2 path ignoring low value xp like coal and aiming for everything else since xp gains would be faster and you would want to re-coop whatever money/time spent on getting high eff pick(s).

Anyone have any thoughts about this?

 

I'm going to post some other values soon including the xp (orbs) values and ECD /worth values in another thread if you're interested!

 

@turdster23 @PraetorFrodo

I posted a more detailed thread over here.

If you still have questions or have some thoughts I would love to hear them!