Granite in Minecraft
QUICK ANSWER
To craft Granite, combine 1 Diorite and 1 Nether Quartz in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 6
How to craft Granite
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
🧺 Shapeless recipe — put these anywhere in the crafting grid: Diorite + Nether Quartz
How to mine Granite
The best tool for Granite 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 Granite used for?
Granite is an ingredient in 4 crafting recipes:
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
How do you craft Granite in Minecraft?
Combine 1 Diorite and 1 Nether Quartz in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Granite?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Granite?
Granite is used to craft Granite Slab, Granite Stairs, Granite Wall and Polished Granite.