Polished Basalt in Minecraft
QUICK ANSWER
To craft Polished Basalt, combine 4 Basalt in a crafting table — it makes 4 at a time. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes (makes 4)
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 4.2
How to craft Polished Basalt
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown to get 4 at once.
| Basalt | Basalt | |
| Basalt | Basalt | |
How to mine Polished Basalt
The best tool for Polished Basalt is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 1.25, it is quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 1.25 |
| Blast resistance | 4.2 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Average blast resistance.
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 Polished Basalt in Minecraft?
Combine 4 Basalt in a crafting table, which gives you 4 Polished Basalt.
What tool do you need to mine Polished Basalt?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.