Diorite, a versatile building block in Minecraft, can be acquired through crafting or mining. This tutorial will walk you through both methods, ensuring you have the flexibility to choose the approach that best suits your gameplay style.
Required Materials
- 2 Nether Quartz
- 2 Cobblestones
Make Craft Diorite to Mine Diorite
Follow these steps to craft diorite using a crafting table:
Open the Crafting Menu:
Open your crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid.
Add Items to Make Diorite:
Place 2 cobblestones and 2 nether quartz in the crafting grid according to the specified pattern. In the first row, put 1 cobblestone in the first box and 1 nether quartz in the second box. In the second row, place 1 nether quartz in the first box and 1 cobblestone in the second box. This arrangement will yield 2 diorite blocks.
Move Diorite to Inventory:
Once crafted, move the diorite blocks to your inventory.
How to Get Diorite
If you prefer gathering resources in Survival mode, you can mine diorite using a pickaxe. Here’s how:
Step 1- Find a Block of Diorite:
Locate a block of diorite. Diorite can be found in various locations, but for this example, let’s look for it in the side of a mountain.
Step 2- Hold a Pickaxe:
Equip a pickaxe. Only a pickaxe can effectively mine diorite. We are here using wooden pickaxe to mine the diorite
Step 3- Mine the Diorite:
Use the pickaxe to mine the diorite block. The process depends on your Minecraft version:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac): Left click and hold on the end stone.
- Pocket Edition (PE): Tap and hold on the end stone.
- Xbox: Press and hold the RT button.
- PlayStation: Press and hold the R2 button.
- Wii U: Press and hold the ZR button.
- Nintendo Switch: Press and hold the ZR button.
- Windows 10 Edition: Left click and hold on the end stone.
Step 4- Pick up the Diorite
Ensure you pick up the diorite before it disappears. Once collected, it will appear in your hotbar.
Command for Diorite
If you prefer a more instantaneous approach, you can use commands to obtain diorite. Utilize the following commands based on your Minecraft edition:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/give @p diorite 1- For Pocket Edition, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition:
/give @p stone 1 3Supported Platforms
Diorite is available across various Minecraft platforms, including Java Edition (PC/Mac), Pocket Edition, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
Whether you choose to craft diorite for precise control or gather it through mining for a more immersive experience, this guide equips you with the knowledge to efficiently acquire this valuable building material in Minecraft. Enjoy your crafting and mining adventures!
