Dirt, stone, gravel, and netherrack become completely transparent.
Compatibility with popular 1.12.2 tech and magic mods (like Tinkers' Construct or Thermal Expansion).
Are you using any that add custom ores to the game? x ray 1.12 2 resource pack
An solves this problem. It changes how the game renders blocks, making common terrain invisible while leaving valuable ores fully exposed.
Version 1.12.2 introduced many players to complex Nether farming. This pack focuses specifically on ancient debris (though functionally similar to quartz in 1.12.2) and nether quartz, making the Nether rack invisible. An solves this problem
OptiFine allows you to turn on or tweak lighting settings so you can see clearly in the dark.
Installation and usage
OptiFine allows you to turn on or a "Fullbright" feature, which illuminates all the exposed ores in the dark void.