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 - 1.21 |  Building Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.21 |  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 - 1.20.10 | Nature |
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
Required Materials to make Andesite
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft andesite:
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.
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: | 5 | 64 | Java | 1.8 - 1.12 |
| Andesite (minecraft: | 64 | Java | 1.13 - 1.21 |
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: | 5 | 64 | PE | 1.0 - 1.21.0 |
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: | 5 | 64 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.21.0 |
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: | 5 | 64 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.21.0 |
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: | 5 | 64 | Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.21.0 |
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: | 5 | 64 | Windows | 1.0 - 1.21.0 |
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: | 5 | 64 | Education | 1.0 - 1.20.10 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Block States for Andesite
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Andesite are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stone_ | andesite | No | Yes | ["stone_ | Item is andesite |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Andesite are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stone_ | andesite | No | Yes | ["stone_ | Item is andesite |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Andesite are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stone_ | andesite | No | Yes | ["stone_ | Item is andesite |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Andesite are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stone_ | andesite | No | Yes | ["stone_ | Item is andesite |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Andesite are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stone_ | andesite | No | Yes | ["stone_ | Item is andesite |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition, the block states for Andesite are:
| Block State | Value | Default | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stone_ | andesite | No | Yes | ["stone_ | Item is andesite |
Definitions
- Block State is the internal name for the block state.
- Value is the value for the block state.
- Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
- Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
- Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.
Give Command for Andesite
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.21, the /give command for Andesite is:
/give @p andesite 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Andesite is:
/give @p stone 1 5
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Andesite is:
/give @p stone 1 5
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Andesite is:
/give @p stone 1 5
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Andesite is:
/give @p stone 1 5
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Andesite is:
/give @p stone 1 5
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Andesite is:
/give @p stone 1 5
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52 and 1.20.10, the /give command for Andesite is:
/give @p stone 1 5
Things to Make with Andesite
You can use andesite to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Andesite
Here are some activities that you can do with andesite in Minecraft:
