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Sandstone

Blocks Building & terrain

Sandstone is a solid sedimentary rock formed from compressed sand, naturally prevalent across desert biomes.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
198
Source display name
Sandstone
Maximum stack
64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
24
Source display name
Sandstone
Maximum stack
64
Component-based
No
Source version tag
Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Sandstone1 crafted

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

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

  • Generates in thick strata beneath desert surface sand, beaches, and desert village structures. Source
  • Crafted from four sand blocks in a 2x2 square, or harvested from desert pyramids and wells. Source

Practical uses

  • Primary building block for desert settlements, pyramids, and warm-toned stonework. Source
  • Base material processed into chiseled sandstone, cut sandstone, smooth sandstone, and sandstone slabs. Source

Mechanics

  • Unlike loose sand, sandstone is solid and does not fall under gravity; requires a wooden pickaxe or better. Source
Sand Chiseled Sandstone Cut Sandstone Smooth Sandstone

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 5 outputs

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Sandstone. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

Cut Sandstone 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Sandstone × 4 · makes 4 Cut Sandstone

4

Cut Sandstone4 crafted

Dune Armor Trim 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Sandstone × 1 · makes 2 Dune Armor Trim

2

Dune Armor Trim2 crafted

Sandstone Slab 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Sandstone × 3 · makes 6 Sandstone Slab

6

Sandstone Slab6 crafted

Sandstone Stairs 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Sandstone × 6 · makes 4 Sandstone Stairs

4

Sandstone Stairs4 crafted

Sandstone Wall 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Sandstone × 6 · makes 6 Sandstone Wall

6

Sandstone Wall6 crafted