Andesite
A gray igneous stone variant found in large blobs throughout the Overworld underground. It can be polished into polished andesite for building.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.8
Item ID
Item IDandesite
Overview
Andesite is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining and crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Andesite.
The game rates Andesite at 1.5 hardness. Reach for a pickaxe if you want Andesite fast; the wooden one already drops it. Explosions work against a resistance of 6.
Crafting Recipe
How to Obtain
- Mining
- Crafting
Notes
Crafted from 1 Diorite plus 1 Cobblestone (yields 2). Drops as itself when mined with any pickaxe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Andesite in Minecraft?
Andesite is crafted at a Crafting Table using Diorite and Cobblestone, and each craft yields 2. It can also be obtained through mining.
What is Andesite used for?
A gray igneous stone variant found in large blobs throughout the Overworld underground. It can be polished into polished andesite for building.
How many Andesite can you stack?
Gather 32 Diorite and 32 Cobblestone and you can fill a whole slot with 64 Andesite, since each one returns 2.
How long does Andesite take to break?
Two figures cover Andesite: 1.5 to mine, 6 to blow up. Because the numbers differ on Andesite, one of the two routes is always quicker. Reach for a pickaxe if you want Andesite fast; the wooden one already drops it. Source for all of it is the Java 26.2 release itself.
When was Andesite added to Minecraft?
Andesite was added in version 1.8.