Blackstone
- Namespaced ID
- minecraft:blackstone
- Stack size
- 64
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
/give command
Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.
Command builder
Set the count, custom name, lore, and enchantments to generate a ready-to-paste /give command for Blackstone.
Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.
Block properties
- Hardness
- 1.5
- Blast resistance
- 6
- Material
- mineable / pickaxe
- Diggable
- Yes
- Transparent
- No
- Light emitted
- 0 / 15
- Light filtered
- 15 / 15
- Block state IDs
- 20520
Mining time
Wooden
Stone
Iron
Golden
Diamond
NetheriteDrops
Obtained from
Blocks that drop Blackstone when broken.
Used to craft
12 items use Blackstone as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.
Across versions
- Legacy numeric ID
- None recorded — use the namespaced ID
minecraft:blackstone. - Modern ID (1.13+)
- minecraft:blackstone (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
- Editions
- Java & Bedrock
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About Blackstone
Where do you get Blackstone in Minecraft?
Blackstone can be obtained by breaking Blackstone.
What is the Minecraft ID for Blackstone?
The namespaced ID is minecraft:blackstone, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:blackstone 1. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening", so modern versions only use the namespaced ID.
How do you mine Blackstone in Minecraft?
Blackstone has hardness 1.5 and requires a specific pickaxe tier to drop. See the Mining time table above for exact break times per pickaxe (wood, stone, iron, golden, diamond, netherite). Mining without the correct tool takes 5× longer and produces no drops.
What can you craft with Blackstone in Minecraft?
Blackstone is used as an ingredient in 12 recipes, including Blackstone Slab, Blackstone Stairs, Blackstone Wall, and Brewing Stand. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.