Sand
minecraft:sandSand is a gravity-affected block found abundantly in deserts, beaches, and shallow oceans. It falls like gravel when unsupported and forms the base for glass, sandstone, and concrete recipes.
Uses
- Glass — Smelting Sand in a furnace produces Glass, used for windows and many decorative and functional blocks.
- Sandstone — Crafting 4 Sand blocks together produces Sandstone, a solid building block used throughout desert-themed builds.
- TNT — Alternating Sand and Gunpowder in a crafting grid produces TNT, an explosive block.
Found In
- Deserts and Beaches — Generates in thick deposits, typically 4 blocks deep, with sandstone forming beneath it.
- Warm and Lukewarm Oceans — Covers ocean floors in a single layer in warm-climate biomes.
- Wandering Trader — Purchasable from wandering traders at 8 Sand for 1 emerald.
Drops
- sand× 1
FAQ
What tool should I use to mine Sand?
A shovel is fastest, but Sand can be mined with any tool or by hand and always drops itself.
Does Sand fall like gravel?
Yes, Sand is affected by gravity and falls as an entity when the block beneath it is removed, potentially suffocating entities caught underneath.
What can Sand be smelted or crafted into?
It smelts into Glass and crafts into Sandstone, TNT, and Concrete Powder (when combined with dye and gravel).
Do turtles need Sand to lay eggs?
Yes, turtle eggs can only be placed on sand, red sand, or suspicious sand blocks.
Tags
- shovel_mineable
- overworld
- falling_block