Blackstone
A black stone block found in the Nether that serves as a cobblestone substitute for crafting stone tools and furnaces. It generates in the basalt deltas and near bastion remnants.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDblackstone
Overview
Blackstone is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Blackstone. This item was added to the game in version 1.16.
In this database, Blackstone sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Blackstone stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
How to Obtain
- Mining
Notes
Can replace cobblestone when crafting stone tools, furnaces and brewing stands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Blackstone in Minecraft?
Blackstone is obtained through mining. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Blackstone used for?
A black stone block found in the Nether that serves as a cobblestone substitute for crafting stone tools and furnaces. It generates in the basalt deltas and near bastion remnants.
How many Blackstone can you stack?
Blackstone stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Blackstone be enchanted?
No. Blackstone cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Blackstone added to Minecraft?
Blackstone was added in version 1.16 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.