Many packs allow you to choose between the modern 1.18+ textures or the original "Programmer Art" style textures, with borders for both.
Some versions make ores visible even when partially submerged in lava. How to Install and Enable 1.18 Connected Ore Outlines (and old ore textures)
Ores become easy to spot in dark caves or while strip mining, even from a distance. Many packs allow you to choose between the modern 1
Resource packs like the Outlined Ores from or the Ultimate Ores Texture Pack on CurseForge provide several utility benefits: 1.18 Connected Ore Outlines (and old ore textures)
“Old textures are better” ok, tell me which one is which : r/Minecraft