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==Appearance==
==Appearance==
They appear as a mass of some type of [[stone]] with a relatively level top of one or more layers of [[dirt]] or [[sand]]. Stone types include plain stone, [[limestone]], [[sandstone]], and [[marble]]. [[Ore]]s or two types of stone in the same island have not been reported.
They appear as a mass of some type of [[stone]] with a relatively level top made of one or more layers of [[dirt]] or [[sand]]. Stone types include plain stone, [[limestone]], [[sandstone]], and [[marble]]. [[Ore]]s or two types of stone in the same island have not been reported.


Small [[cave]]s in the stone are not unusual, and [[gems]] may be found inside those, regardless of whether or not a [[Gem Tree|gem tree]] is present. There may also be [[Golden Chest|golden chests]] present, just as with underground [[cave]]s. It is possible for stone or soil blocks to be spawned near but completely detached (even by back wall) from a floating island.
Small [[cave]]s in the stone are not unusual, and [[gems]] may be found inside those, regardless of whether a [[Gem Tree|gem tree]] is present. There may also be [[Golden Chest|golden chests]] present, just as in underground [[cave]]s. It is possible for stone or soil blocks to spawn near but completely detached (even by back wall) from a floating island.


[[Tree]]s and other [[Category:Plant|plants]] may spawn on top of a floating island.
[[Tree]]s and other [[Category:Plant|plants]] may spawn on top of a floating island.


==Where Found==
==Where Found==
Floating islands are scattered through the [[Astronomy#Sky|sky]], generally 100 blocks or more above [[Ocean|sea level]] but staying below [[space]]. They can occur over land or [[water]], and can be positioned over, under, or adjacent each other.
Floating islands are scattered throughout the [[Astronomy#Sky|sky]], generally 100 blocks or more above [[Ocean|sea level]] but below [[space]]. They can occur over land or [[water]], and can be positioned over, under, or to adjacent each other.


[[World]]s started before version 1.6 can have floating islands spawned in areas not yet revealed when opened in version 1.6 and later.
[[World]]s started before version 1.6 can have floating islands spawn in areas not yet revealed when opened in version 1.6 and later.


==Flora==
==Flora==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
As the location of floating islands cannot be predicted, attempting to find them using [[ladder]]s or creating ramps from [[blocks]] is inefficient. The use of a [[jetpack]] is effective, with ladders, [[Elevator Shaft|elevators]], [[portal]]s, or other means of travel installed after discovery.
Since the location of floating islands cannot be predicted, attempting to find them using [[ladder]]s or creating ramps from [[blocks]] is inefficient. The use of a [[jetpack]] is effective, with ladders, [[Elevator Shaft|elevators]], [[portal]]s, or other means of travel installed after discovery.


Floating islands are the only place [[Gem Tree|gem trees]] can be found.
Floating islands are the only places [[Gem Tree|gem trees]] can be found.


If all of a floating island's stone is [[marble]] when it spawns, there is an increased chance of a [[Gem Tree|gem tree]].
If all of a floating island's stone is [[marble]] when it spawns, there is an increased chance of a [[Gem Tree|gem tree]].