Basalt
| Transparent |
No |
|---|---|
| Luminance |
0 |
| Blast resistance | |
| Tool | |
| Renewable |
No |
| Stackable |
Yes (64) |
| Flammable |
No |
| Catches fire from lava |
No |
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Basalt is a type of igneous rock found in the Nether.
Contents
Natural generation[edit]
Basalt generates naturally in basalt pillars, which are found in the soul sand valley biome.
Usage[edit]
Basalt is currently used only for decoration. Like blocks such as logs and quartz pillars, basalt can face either horizontally or vertically depending on how they are placed; they will face in the direction of the player placing them.
Loot[edit]
Note: Tables for block loot info are currently a work in progress. Please refer to this community portal discussion for more information and to provide feedback.
Note: Tables for block loot info are currently a work in progress. Please refer to this community portal discussion for more information and to provide feedback.
| Namespaced ID | Origin | Wrong tool used | Correct tool used |
|---|---|---|---|
blocks/basalt | Basalt | Nothing (100%) | 1 (100%) |
Obtaining[edit]
Basalt drops as an item if mined by any pickaxe. If mined by any other tool, it drops nothing.
| Block | Basalt | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 1.25 | |
| Tool | ||
| Breaking time[note 1] | ||
| Default | 6.25 | |
| Wooden | 0.95 | |
| Stone | 0.5 | |
| Iron | 0.35 | |
| Diamond | 0.25 | |
| Netherite | 0.25 | |
| Golden | 0.2 | |
- ↑ Times are for unenchanted tools in seconds. For more information, see Haste § Instant mining.
Data values[edit]
ID[edit]
| Name | Namespaced ID | Translation key |
|---|---|---|
| Basalt | basalt | block.minecraft.basalt |
Block states[edit]
| Name | Default value | Allowed values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| axis | y
| x | The basalt is oriented east–west. |
y | The basalt is oriented vertically. | ||
z | The basalt is oriented north–south. |
History[edit]
| January 12, 2014 | On Reddit, Jeb says that he was considering adding basalt, but did not want to add yet another black block. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Java Edition | |||||
| 1.16 | 20w06a | Added basalt. | |||
Issues[edit]
Issues relating to "Basalt" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.
Gallery[edit]
Basalt generating as part of a basalt pillar.
