Polished Andesite
A smooth, refined version of andesite with a clean gray appearance for modern builds. It can be cut into stairs and slabs.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.8
Item ID
Item IDpolished_andesite
Overview
Polished Andesite is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and Stonecutter. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Polished Andesite.
Polished Andesite is a 1.5-hardness block. For explosions the number that counts is 6. Use a pickaxe on Polished Andesite to speed it up; no particular tier is required.
Crafting Recipe
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Stonecutter
Notes
Crafted from 4 Andesite in a 2x2 square (yields 4), or cut from Andesite at a stonecutter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Polished Andesite in Minecraft?
Polished Andesite is crafted at a Crafting Table using Andesite, and each craft yields 4. It can also be obtained through Stonecutter.
What is Polished Andesite used for?
A smooth, refined version of andesite with a clean gray appearance for modern builds. It can be cut into stairs and slabs.
How many Polished Andesite can you stack?
A full slot is 64 Polished Andesite, which costs 64 Andesite, since each one returns 4. That is 16 passes at the crafting table.
How long does Polished Andesite take to break?
The two numbers behind Polished Andesite are 1.5 for hardness and 6 against explosions. Polished Andesite is not equally easy both ways; the figures pull apart. Use a pickaxe on Polished Andesite to speed it up; no particular tier is required. Read out of Java 26.2 rather than timed in game.
When was Polished Andesite added to Minecraft?
Polished Andesite was added in version 1.8.