Block of Quartz
A smooth white building block crafted from four nether quartz, popular for modern and classical architecture. It can be cut into stairs, slabs and pillar variants.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.5
Item ID
Item IDblock_of_quartz
Overview
Block of Quartz is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Block of Quartz. This item was added to the game in version 1.5.
In this database, Block of Quartz sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Block of Quartz stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Block of Quartz additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Quartz Stairs.
Crafting Recipe
Block of QuartzCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Block of Quartz is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Quartz StairsHow to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Smelting a Block of Quartz produces Smooth Quartz.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Block of Quartz in Minecraft?
Block of Quartz is crafted at a Crafting Table using Nether Quartz.
What is Block of Quartz used for?
Block of Quartz is a crafting ingredient used to make Quartz Stairs.
How many Block of Quartz can you stack?
Block of Quartz stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Block of Quartz be enchanted?
No. Block of Quartz cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Block of Quartz added to Minecraft?
Block of Quartz was added in version 1.5 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.