Description

Gravel is a loose granular block that falls under the force of gravity when unsupported and often fills areas in rivers beaches and underground pockets. It has a rough texture and a random loose pattern that makes it useful for natural looking paths and beaches. Gravel is practical as a source of flint which is obtained when you break it and sometimes you will also find other small materials beneath pockets of gravel while mining. Because it is affected by gravity it can be used in traps or in clever mining setups to collect materials from above. Gravel is easy to collect and to place and it provides a useful material for rough landscaping where a softer ground is wanted compared to stone and other hard blocks.

What is Gravel?

Gravel is a loose block comprised of small stones that falls when not supported. It is a natural material used to make paths beaches and to find flint which is useful for crafting and lighting.

Where to find Gravel

Gravel appears near rivers on beaches and in certain underground deposits where it forms patches or layers. It can also appear in mountain areas and cave ceilings where gravity can cause it to fall.

How to get Gravel

Break gravel with a shovel or any tool to collect it. It may drop flint when broken which is useful to make certain items. Use careful mining techniques to prevent large falls when removing gravel from cave ceilings.

Release Information

First introduced: Present since early versions

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:gravel 64
Copy this command to get Gravel in your Minecraft world

How to use Gravel

Use gravel for pathways beaches and as a rough ground cover in builds. It is also useful in traps and in ore reveal designs where falling gravel can expose hidden pockets of material. Combine it with sand and other small blocks to create natural looking shores.

Recipes for Gravel

This item cannot be crafted.