Red Sand
minecraft:red_sandRed sand is a badlands-exclusive variant of sand that generates in a single layer below roughly Y=74 and behaves like regular sand in most respects, including falling when unsupported. It can be crafted into red sandstone or used for TNT and glass, though unlike regular sand it cannot be turned into concrete powder.
FAQ
Where can I find red sand?
It generates naturally in badlands biomes and their variants, always as a single layer below around Y=74, and also inside abandoned camps.
Can red sand be crafted into concrete powder?
No, unlike regular sand it cannot be used to craft concrete powder.
Does red sand fall like regular sand?
Yes, it is affected by gravity and falls as a block entity when unsupported, dealing suffocation damage if it lands on a player or mob.
How can I get red sand without visiting a badlands biome?
Wandering traders occasionally sell 4 red sand blocks for 1 emerald.