Blackstone in Minecraft
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Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- No
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 6
How to mine Blackstone
The best tool for Blackstone is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 1.5, it is quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 1.5 |
| Blast resistance | 6 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.
What is Blackstone used for?
Blackstone is an ingredient in 13 crafting recipes:
- Blackstone Slab
- Blackstone Stairs
- Blackstone Wall
- Brewing Stand
- Furnace
- Polished Blackstone
- Snout Armor Trim
- Stone Axe
- Stone Hoe
- Stone Pickaxe
- Stone Shovel
- Stone Spear
- Stone Sword
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What tool do you need to mine Blackstone?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Blackstone?
Blackstone is used to craft Blackstone Slab, Blackstone Stairs, Blackstone Wall, Brewing Stand and Furnace and more.