Polished Blackstone in Minecraft
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To craft Polished Blackstone, combine 4 Blackstone 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
- 6
How to craft Polished Blackstone
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown to get 4 at once.
| Blackstone | Blackstone | |
| Blackstone | Blackstone | |
How to mine Polished Blackstone
The best tool for Polished Blackstone is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 2, it is quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 2 |
| Blast resistance | 6 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.
What is Polished Blackstone used for?
Polished Blackstone is an ingredient in 6 crafting recipes:
- Polished Blackstone Bricks
- Polished Blackstone Button
- Polished Blackstone Pressure Plate
- Polished Blackstone Slab
- Polished Blackstone Stairs
- Polished Blackstone Wall
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 Blackstone in Minecraft?
Combine 4 Blackstone in a crafting table, which gives you 4 Polished Blackstone.
What tool do you need to mine Polished Blackstone?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Polished Blackstone?
Polished Blackstone is used to craft Polished Blackstone Bricks, Polished Blackstone Button, Polished Blackstone Pressure Plate, Polished Blackstone Slab and Polished Blackstone Stairs and more.