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Basalt

Basalt

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minecraft:basalt

Basalt is a dark volcanic stone block that generates in tall pillar formations throughout the Nether's basalt deltas. It always orients so its columns run perpendicular to the surface it was placed against.

1.25Hardness
4.2Blast Res.
pickaxeBest Tool
1Tool Tier
noTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Polished Basalt — Stonecutting or crafting basalt yields polished basalt, a smoother decorative variant.
  • Smooth Basalt — Smelting basalt in a furnace produces smooth basalt, used in respawn anchor recipes.

Found In

  • Basalt Deltas — The dominant terrain block of this Nether biome, forming towering pillars.
  • Soul sand valleys and bastion remnants — Scattered as decoration and structural material in these areas.

Drops

FAQ

What tool is needed to mine Basalt?

Any wooden pickaxe or better; mining with anything weaker yields no drop.

Is Basalt affected by Fortune or Silk Touch?

No, it always drops exactly one basalt block regardless of enchantments.

Why does Basalt orientation change?

Basalt always places with its columnar texture perpendicular to the face it was placed on, mimicking real volcanic columns.

Can Basalt be crafted into other blocks?

Yes, it can be turned into polished basalt via stonecutting or crafting, and into smooth basalt by smelting.

Tags

  • pickaxe_mineable
  • nether
  • blast_resistant
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