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Glowstone block in Minecraft

Present since 1.0 or earlier Stack size: 64 In 2 tutorials ↓

Glowstone is a glowing yellow block that hangs in clusters from the Nether ceiling.

It is made with the Crafting Table from 4 × Glowstone Dust. It gives off light level 15.

What it does

Mining it without Silk Touch gives two to four Glowstone Dust, more with Fortune; four dust craft the block back. It gives full light, charges a Respawn Anchor and is part of the redstone lamp. Glass-like, it breaks quickly with any tool.

How to craft

Crafting tableCrafting table Also in the 2×2 inventory grid
Glowstone Dust Glowstone Dust Glowstone Dust Glowstone Dust
Glowstone

4 × Glowstone Dust → Glowstone

// Slots with several items cycle through every accepted option.

How Glowstone connects

4 links · from the 26.3 game data

Where to get it

Loot in structureschance per item drawn
Bastion RemnantChest · Hoglin stables7.1%

Trades

VillagerSold by · Cleric (Journeyman)

Advancements

Not Quite "Nine" LivesNot Quite "Nine" LivesCharge a Respawn Anchor to the maximum

Tutorials with Glowstone (2)

Used to craft (2)

Redstone LampRedstone LampRespawn AnchorRespawn Anchor

Drops when broken

Glowstone DustGlowstone Dust

Tags

#minecraft:blocks_dolphin_jump#minecraft:blocks_fluid_flow#minecraft:blocks_lava_fire_spread#minecraft:blocks_motion#minecraft:blocks_motion_in_heightmap#minecraft:blocks_motion_in_heightmap_no_leaves#minecraft:blocks_motion_no_leaves#minecraft:causes_suffocation#minecraft:entities_can_teleport_to#minecraft:ice_melts_when_destroyed_above#minecraft:sulfur_cube_swallowable

Glowstone · FAQ

How do you get Glowstone in Minecraft?

At the Crafting Table: 4 × Glowstone Dust give 1 × Glowstone. Mined with Silk Touch, the block drops itself; without it, it drops Glowstone Dust. It can be found as loot in Bastion Remnant. Sold by Villager: Cleric (Journeyman). Sold by Wandering Trader.

What is Glowstone used for in Minecraft?

It is a bright Nether block for lighting and respawn anchors. It is an ingredient in 2 recipes, made at the Crafting Table; for example Redstone Lamp and Respawn Anchor.

Does Glowstone give off light?

Yes, light level 15.

What sound does a note block make on Glowstone?

Placed under a Note Block, Glowstone gives the Pling sound.

Which advancements involve Glowstone?

Not Quite "Nine" Lives (Charge a Respawn Anchor to the maximum).