Nether Quartz
A white crystalline item mined from nether quartz ore, used to craft quartz blocks, daylight detectors, observers and comparators. It is one of the most common Nether ores.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.5
Item ID
Item IDnether_quartz
Overview
Nether Quartz is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mining and smelting. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Nether Quartz. This item was added to the game in version 1.5.
In this database, Nether Quartz sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Nether Quartz is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 5 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Used to Craft
Nether Quartz is a crafting ingredient for 5 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Block of Quartz
Daylight Detector
Redstone Comparator
Redstone ComparatorHow to Obtain
- Mining
- Smelting
Notes
Drops from Nether Quartz Ore (affected by Fortune) or by smelting the ore. Four craft a Block of Quartz.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Nether Quartz in Minecraft?
Nether Quartz is obtained through mining and smelting. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Nether Quartz used for?
Nether Quartz is a crafting ingredient used to make Block of Quartz, Daylight Detector, Observer, Redstone Comparator, and Redstone Comparator.
How many Nether Quartz can you stack?
Nether Quartz stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Nether Quartz be enchanted?
No. Nether Quartz cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Nether Quartz added to Minecraft?
Nether Quartz was added in version 1.5 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.