Description
Andesite is a common stone block with a speckled grey appearance used for building and decoration. It is a sturdy block that blends well with other stone materials and is often used for walls floors and pathways. Andesite can be polished to give a smoother cleaner look which is useful for floors and countertops in modern or rustic builds. Because it is widely available players often use andesite in large construction projects where they need a neutral toned material that does not distract from other decorative elements. The block is easy to mine and works with stone tools and it can be crafted into slabs stairs and walls for more detailed construction. Its muted tone makes it a favourite for combining with wood and metal items to balance colour schemes. Overall andesite is practical flexible and simple to use for many building styles.
What is Andesite?
Andesite is a stone block with a cool grey tone that players use for structure and decoration. It has a slightly rough texture and can be used in both raw and polished forms to suit different aesthetic needs.
Where to find Andesite
Andesite generates in underground stone layers and in mountain areas making it common when mining in caves or on cliff faces. You will find it in large deposits where it is easy to mine for construction materials.
How to get Andesite
Mine andesite with a pickaxe and collect it as you explore caves and mountains. In creative mode take it from the inventory and in survival mode mine andesite deposits to gather a stack for building.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.8 in 2014
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:andesite 1
How to use Andesite
Use andesite for walls floors and pathways or polish it for cleaner surfaces. Combine with slabs stairs and walls to create detailed building elements and use it to create neutral backdrops in your builds.
Recipes for Andesite
Shapeless Crafting Items can be placed in any arrangement in a crafting table
Diorite
Cobblestone
Andesite
×2
