How to make Andesite in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft andesite with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, andesite is one of the many building blocks that you can make. There are two ways to add andesite to your inventory. You can either craft this item with a crafting table or mine it with a pickaxe.

Let's explore how to add andesite to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Andesite is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.8)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes (TU31)
Xbox One	Yes (CU19)
PS3	Yes (1.22)
PS4	Yes (1.22)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 3)
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Andesite in Creative Mode

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find andesite in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.20	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find andesite in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Building Blocks
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find andesite in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Building Blocks
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Building Blocks
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find andesite in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Building Blocks
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Building Blocks
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find andesite in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find andesite in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Building Blocks
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find andesite in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Building Blocks
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Nature

Required Materials to make Andesite

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft andesite:

1 Cobblestone

1 Diorite

How to craft Andesite in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

2. Add Items to make Andesite

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make andesite, place 1 diorite and 1 cobblestone in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making andesite, it is important that the diorite and cobblestone are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 diorite in the first box and 1 cobblestone in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for andesite.

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, 2 andesite will appear in the box to the right.

3. Move the Andesite to Inventory

Once you have crafted andesite, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Congratulations, you have made andesite in Minecraft!

How to mine Andesite in Survival Mode

You can also add andesite to your inventory in Survival mode by mining andesite. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Block of Andesite

First, you need to find a block of andesite to dig up. You can find andesite anywhere, but we are going to look for andesite by digging into the side of a mountain.

2. Hold a Pickaxe

To mine andesite, you need to dig up the andesite with a pickaxe. These are the pickaxes you can choose from.

How to make a Netherite Pickaxe

How to make a Diamond Pickaxe

How to make a Golden Pickaxe

How to make an Iron Pickaxe

How to make a Stone Pickaxe

How to make a Wooden Pickaxe

If you try to dig up the andesite with your hand or other tool (that is not a pickaxe), the small block of andesite will not appear. And you will not be able to add the andesite to your inventory.

In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe to dig up the andesite.

3. Mine the Andesite

The game control to mine the andesite depends on the version of Minecraft:

• For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of andesite.
• For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of andesite.
• For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
• For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
• For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
• For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
• For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of andesite.
• For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of andesite.

You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a smaller block of andesite finally appears. The block of andesite will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Andesite

Make sure you pick up the andesite before it disappears.

Once you pick up the andesite, it will appear in your hotbar.

Andesite is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, andesite has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Andesite (minecraft:stone)	5	64	Java	1.8 - 1.12
	Andesite (minecraft:andesite)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, andesite has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Andesite (minecraft:stone)	5	64	PE	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, andesite has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Andesite (minecraft:stone)	5	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, andesite has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Andesite (minecraft:stone)	5	64	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, andesite has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Andesite (minecraft:stone)	5	64	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, andesite has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Andesite (minecraft:stone)	5	64	Windows	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, andesite has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Andesite (minecraft:stone)	5	64	Education	1.0 - 1.18.32

Block States for Andesite

Give Command for Andesite

/give @p andesite 1

/give @p stone 1 5

/give @p stone 1 5

/give @p stone 1 5

/give @p stone 1 5

/give @p stone 1 5

/give @p stone 1 5

/give @p stone 1 5

Things to Make with Andesite

You can use andesite to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make Polished Andesite

How to make an Andesite Wall

How to make Andesite Stairs

How to make an Andesite Slab

Things to Do with Andesite

Here are some activities that you can do with andesite in Minecraft:

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