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Block of Quartz

Blocks Building & terrain

The block of quartz is a pristine white construction block made from Nether quartz, prized for clean neoclassical architecture.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
483
Source display name
Block of Quartz
Maximum stack
64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
155
Source display name
Block of Quartz
Maximum stack
64
Component-based
No
Source version tag
Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Block of Quartz1 crafted

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

  • Crafted from four Nether quartz crystals arranged in a 2x2 grid. Source
  • Can be bought from expert stone mason villagers for emeralds. Source

Practical uses

  • Popular for neoclassical columns, statues, modern mansions, and minimalist interiors. Source
  • Base material for crafting quartz bricks, quartz pillars, chiseled quartz, and smooth quartz. Source

Mechanics

  • Requires a pickaxe to mine; has a blast resistance of 0.8, making it vulnerable to explosions. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 4 outputs

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Block of Quartz. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

Quartz Bricks 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Block of Quartz × 4 · makes 4 Quartz Bricks

4

Quartz Bricks4 crafted

Quartz Pillar 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Block of Quartz × 2 · makes 2 Quartz Pillar

2

Quartz Pillar2 crafted

Quartz Slab 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Block of Quartz × 3 · makes 6 Quartz Slab

6

Quartz Slab6 crafted

Quartz Stairs 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Block of Quartz × 6 · makes 4 Quartz Stairs

4

Quartz Stairs4 crafted