Glowstone Dust
A glowing dust dropped by glowstone blocks, used to craft glowstone and to intensify potions in brewing. It is also dropped by witches.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDglowstone_dust
Overview
Glowstone Dust is an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Glowstone Dust.
Glowstone Dust additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Glowstone and Spectral Arrow.
Used to Craft
Glowstone Dust is a crafting ingredient for 2 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Glowstone
Spectral ArrowHow to Obtain
- Mining
Notes
In brewing, strengthens a potion to its Level II tier. Four dust craft one Glowstone block.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Glowstone Dust in Minecraft?
Glowstone Dust is obtained through mining. You never craft Glowstone Dust; 2 recipes spend it.
What is Glowstone Dust used for?
Glowstone Dust is a crafting ingredient used to make Glowstone and Spectral Arrow.
How many Glowstone Dust can you stack?
Glowstone Dust stacks 64 to a slot. Glowstone takes 4 of them per craft, so a full stack covers 16 of those before the slot is empty.
When was Glowstone Dust added to Minecraft?
Glowstone Dust was added in the early Alpha development period.