{{for|the gilded variant|Gilded Blackstone}}
{{Infobox block
|image=Blackstone.png
| transparent = No
| stackable = Yes (64)
| light = No
| tool = wooden pickaxe
| flammable = No
| lavasusceptible = No
| renewable = Yes
}}
'''Blackstone''' is a dark-colored [[block]] that functions similar to [[cobblestone]] or [[cobbled deepslate]]. It can be found only in [[the Nether]].

== Obtaining ==
=== Breaking ===
{{breaking row|Blackstone|Pickaxe|Wood|horizontal=1}}

=== Natural generation ===
Blackstone generates naturally in [[the Nether]], particularly in the [[basalt deltas]] biome, below the surface of a [[lava sea]], and anywhere underground.

Blackstone can be found as a part of [[bastion remnant]]s.

[[Ore (feature)|Ore blob]]s of blackstone attempt to replace [[netherrack]] 2 times per chunk in blobs of size 0 to 160, from [[altitude|levels]] 5 to 31{{only|java|short=1}}/36{{only|bedrock|short=1}}, in all Nether biomes except [[basalt deltas]].

{{IN|java}}, blackstones also generate in big [[blobs]], which attempt to replace [[netherrack]] 25 times per chunk in blobs of radius 3—7, from [[altitude|levels]] 0 to 127, in [[basalt deltas]] biome.

{{Block distribution}}

=== Bartering ===
[[Piglin]]s may [[barter]] 8-16 blocks of blackstone when given a [[gold ingot]].

== Usage ==
Blackstone can be used as a substitute for [[cobblestone]] in [[the Nether]] as it can be used to craft stone [[tool]]s, [[brewing stand]]s and [[furnace]]s. It can also be used to repair stone tools using an [[anvil]]. It can also be used to craft [[polished blackstone]].

Blackstone cannot be used to craft [[dispenser]]s, [[dropper]]s, [[piston]]s or other [[block]]s that use cobblestone in their recipes.<ref>{{bug|MC-177904|||WAI}}</ref>

=== Crafting ingredient ===
{{crafting usage}}

=== Stonecutting ingredient ===
{{stonecutting
| Blackstone
| Polished Blackstone; Polished Blackstone Bricks; Chiseled Polished Blackstone
| head=1
}}
{{stonecutting
| Blackstone
| Blackstone Slab, 2 ;Polished Blackstone Slab, 2 ;Polished Blackstone Brick Slab, 2
}}
{{stonecutting
| Blackstone
| Blackstone Stairs; Polished Blackstone Stairs; Polished Blackstone Brick Stairs
}}
{{stonecutting
| Blackstone
| Blackstone Wall; Polished Blackstone Wall; Polished Blackstone Brick Wall
| foot=1
}}

=== Note blocks ===
Blackstone can be placed under [[note block]]s to produce "bass drum" sounds.

== Sounds ==
{{Sound table/Block/Stone}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showblocktags=y
|showitemtags=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Blackstone
|spritetype=block
|nameid=blackstone
|blocktags=base_stone_nether
|itemtags=stone_crafting_materials, stone_tool_materials
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|showitemtags=y
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Blackstone
|spritetype=block
|nameid=blackstone
|id=528
|itemtags=minecraft:stone_crafting_materials, minecraft:stone_tool_materials
|foot=1}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|Stone Age}}

== History ==
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16|dev=20w15a|[[File:Blackstone JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added blackstone.
|[[File:Blackstone JE1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] Currently, the texture on the underside of blackstone is the same as the sides.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w16a|Blackstone now generates in [[bastion remnants]].
|Blackstone can now generate as part of [[ruined portal]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w19a|[[File:Blackstone JE2 BE1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] Blackstone now uses the same texture on the bottom as it does the top.
|Blackstone now spawns in small patches in all Nether biomes.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w20a|Obtaining blackstone now also counts for the "Stone Age" [[advancement]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.2|dev=20w28a|Blackstone and its variants are now renewable as piglins now have an {{frac|40|459}} (~8.71%) chance to trade 8-16 blackstone during bartering.
|Blackstone can now be used to craft [[brewing stand]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17|dev=21w07a|[[File:Blackstone JE2.png|32px]] Slightly changed texture of blackstone.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=21w08a|[[File:Blackstone JE3.png|32px]] Slightly changed texture of blackstone, again.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.4|exp=Update 1.20|dev=23w04a|Blackstone can now be used to craft [[snout armor trim]]s.}}

|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.0|dev=beta 1.16.0.57|[[File:Blackstone JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added blackstone.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.100|dev=beta 1.16.100.52|Blackstone can now be used to craft [[brewing stand]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=beta 1.16.100.54|Blackstone and its variants are now renewable as Piglins now have an {{frac|40|459}} (~8.71%) chance to trade 8-16 blackstone during bartering.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.17.0|dev=beta 1.17.0.50|[[File:Blackstone JE3.png|32px]] Slightly changed texture of blackstone.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.80|exp=Next Major Update|dev=Preview 1.19.80.21|Blackstone can now be used to craft [[snout armor trim]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.50|dev=Preview 1.21.50.26|Blackstone can now be used to repair stone tools in an [[anvil]].}}

}}

== Issues ==
{{Issue list}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/block-week--blackstone Block of the Week: Blackstone] – Minecraft.net on May 11, 2021

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