Stone 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 Stone
The best tool for Stone 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.
When mined it drops Cobblestone instead of itself — use a Silk Touch tool to collect the block itself.
| 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 Stone used for?
Stone is an ingredient in 8 crafting recipes:
- Redstone Comparator
- Redstone Repeater
- Stone Bricks
- Stone Button
- Stone Pressure Plate
- Stone Slab
- Stone Stairs
- Stonecutter
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 Stone?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Stone?
Stone is used to craft Redstone Comparator, Redstone Repeater, Stone Bricks, Stone Button and Stone Pressure Plate and more.