Quartz Bricks, introduced and featured in snapshot 20w15a of Minecraft version 1.16, serve as aesthetically pleasing blocks. Despite their decorative nature, obtaining quartz is not a challenging task, as it can exclusively be mined in the Nether. Nether Quartz Ore, resembling Netherrack with small white specks, is the primary source of quartz.
This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to craft polished basalt, a refined and aesthetically pleasing block that can enhance your architectural creations.
Required Materials:
- 4 Basalt
Crafting Steps:
Open the Crafting Menu:
Begin by accessing your crafting table, unveiling the 3×3 crafting grid.
Add Items to Make Polished Basalt:
In the crafting menu, you’ll find a 3×3 crafting grid. To create polished basalt, carefully place 4 blocks of basalt in the grid according to this pattern:
- Pattern:
- First row: 1 basalt in each of the first two boxes.
- Second row: 1 basalt in each of the first two boxes.
Craft Polished Basalt:
Once the crafting area mirrors the specified pattern, 4 polished basalt blocks will materialize in the adjacent box to the right.
Move the Polished Basalt to Inventory:
Finalize the process by transferring the polished basalt blocks to your inventory. Congratulations! You have successfully crafted polished basalt in Minecraft.
Command for Polished Basalt:
If you prefer commands, utilize the /give command tailored to your Minecraft edition:
- For Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16 and newer:
/give @p polished_basalt 1- For Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16 and newer:
/give @p polished_basalt 1 0- For Minecraft Xbox One 1.16 and newer:
/give @p polished_basalt 1 0- For Minecraft PS4 1.16 and newer:
/give @p polished_basalt 1 0- For Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16 and newer:
/give @p polished_basalt 1 0- For Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16 and newer:
/give @p polished_basalt 1 0Supported Platforms:
Polished basalt is available across various Minecraft editions, ensuring compatibility for players on Java Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox, PS, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
