The Gem Mod
This mod add 8 gems just like diamond and one gem to rule them all.
Those 8 gems are mine-able just like diamonds and it is possible to build all tools and armor with them. The ninth gem is made from the 8 + diamond, that gem makes much better tools and armor pieces.
All 9 swords have since version 1.0.3 their own special property:
Amethyst: Skeleton won't see you
Apatite: Try hit some Villagers
Citrine: It's kinda usefull
Garnet: Zombies are slow...
Peridot: Now get me Enderman
Ruby: Lucky Rabbits (, Chickens and Parrots)
Sapphire: Squids have air in them
Tourmaline: A pink sword on FIRE!
Zavier: Loot for the way
Version 1.0.5 adds roots which you can find in the dirt. Clean them with some cobble to get the max from them.
I'm just starting with modding and just wanted to share it.
Hope you like it and use it in any modpack you want.
Greetings Tom.
Here some screenshots