🔬 Periodic Expansion
Periodic Expansion is a Minecraft mod that aims to bring the Periodic Table of Elements into the game in a meaningful and expandable way. Instead of adding random materials, this mod focuses on real chemical elements, their properties, and how they can be translated into Minecraft gameplay.
The project is designed to be educational, immersive, and progression-friendly, making it suitable for both survival gameplay and modpacks.
⚙️ Current Features
🧪 New Elements
The mod currently introduces the following elements:
Lithium (Li)
Beryllium (Be)
Each element is implemented as a new ore, found naturally in the world and processed into usable materials.
⛏️ Ores & Materials
Lithium Ore
Beryllium Ore
Refined Lithium Ingots
Refined Beryllium Ingots
These resources integrate into the vanilla mining progression and are balanced for survival gameplay.
🛡️ Equipment & Gear
Both Lithium and Beryllium can be used to craft full equipment sets, including:
Tools (Pickaxe, Axe, Shovel, Sword, Hoe)
Armor (Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots)
Each material has its own stats and characteristics, inspired by real-world properties:
Lithium: Lightweight, fast tools, lower durability
Beryllium: Stronger, more durable, suitable for mid-game progression
🌍 World Integration
Ores spawn naturally in the Overworld
Spawn rates are carefully adjusted to avoid clutter and maintain balance
Compatible with vanilla terrain generation
🎯 Design Goals
Stay faithful to real chemical elements
Expand Minecraft's material progression in a logical way
Provide a foundation for future content such as:
More elements
Element-based biomes
Special effects and reactions
Advanced crafting systems
🚧 Planned Features
The mod is actively developed, and planned additions include:
More elements from the periodic table
Element-themed biomes
Unique mechanics based on chemical properties
New mobs and environmental interactions
(Planned features are subject to change.)
📦 Compatibility
Designed for survival gameplay
Modpack-friendly
No vanilla features are overwritten
🧠 Why Periodic Expansion?
Periodic Expansion is not just about adding new ores — it is about building a systematic and expandable chemistry-based progression inside Minecraft.
If you enjoy mods that add depth, logic, and long-term expansion potential, this mod is for you.
