In Minecraft, Andesite is a versatile building block that can be crafted or mined. Whether you prefer crafting with a crafting table or venturing into the depths to mine, this guide will walk you through the process with simple steps and clear instructions.
Craft Andesite with a Crafting Table
Required Materials:
The following materials you can use to make andesite:
- 1 Cobblestone
- 1 Diorite
Crafting Steps:
- Open the Crafting Menu:
Begin by opening your crafting table, providing you with a 3×3 crafting grid. - Add Items to Make Andesite:
In the crafting grid, place 1 Diorite in the first box of the first row and 1 Cobblestone in the second box of the first row. Ensure that the items are arranged exactly as shown in the crafting recipe below. This arrangement will yield 2 Andesite blocks in the result box. - Move Andesite to Inventory:
Once crafted, drag the Andesite blocks from the crafting table to your inventory.
Mine Andesite in Survival Mode
Mining Steps:
- Find a Block of Andesite:
Explore your Minecraft world to locate a block of Andesite. These blocks can be found in various terrains. - Hold a Pickaxe:
Equip yourself with a suitable pickaxe to mine Andesite. Options include Diamond, Golden, Iron, Stone, Wooden, or Netherite Pickaxes. Remember, using any other tool or your bare hands won’t yield the Andesite block. - Mine the Andesite:
Approach the Andesite block and, using the pickaxe, mine it. The control to mine varies depending on your Minecraft edition, so follow the instructions below accordingly:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac): Left click and hold.
- Pocket Edition (PE): Tap and hold.
- Xbox, PS, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition: Follow the respective controller’s instructions. Continue mining until the block breaks, and a smaller block of Andesite appears, floating on the ground.
- Pick up the Andesite:
Quickly pick up the Andesite before it disappears. It will then appear in your hotbar, ready to be utilized.
Command for Andesite
For those using commands, here’s how you can give yourself Andesite:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/give @p andesite 1- Pocket Edition, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition:
/give @p stone 1 5Supported Platforms
Andesite is available in various Minecraft versions, including Java Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
In conclusion, whether you prefer the crafting table or the mining pickaxe, obtaining Andesite in Minecraft is a straightforward process that opens up a world of building possibilities.
