Glowstone
A bright Nether block that emits light level 15, crafted from four glowstone dust. It is used for lighting and in potion brewing recipes.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDglowstone
Overview
Glowstone 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 Glowstone. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Glowstone sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Glowstone stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Glowstone additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Redstone Lamp and Respawn Anchor.
Crafting Recipe
GlowstoneCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Glowstone is a crafting ingredient for 2 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Redstone Lamp
Respawn AnchorHow to Obtain
- Mining
- Crafting
Notes
Generates on Nether ceilings. Drops 2-4 dust when mined without Silk Touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Glowstone in Minecraft?
Glowstone is crafted at a Crafting Table using Glowstone Dust. It can also be obtained through mining.
What is Glowstone used for?
Glowstone is a crafting ingredient used to make Redstone Lamp and Respawn Anchor.
How many Glowstone can you stack?
Glowstone stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Glowstone be enchanted?
No. Glowstone cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Glowstone added to Minecraft?
Glowstone was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.