Pixel art illustration of an andesite block with a medium gray speckled texture

Minecraft Java Item ID

Andesite ID

Andesite is a gray Overworld stone block that commonly generates underground. It provides a neutral building texture and can be refined into polished andesite.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:andesite

Andesite Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Shared ID, data value 5 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1

Shared ID, data value 5 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Andesite

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:andesite 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 1 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:andesite 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 1 1 5

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:andesite 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Andesite

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 diorite and 1 cobblestone in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 2 × Andesite.

More Ways to Get It

Andesite appears naturally underground in the Overworld. Mine it with a pickaxe, then use it as a neutral building stone or convert it into Polished Andesite.

Mine through underground stone layers to find Andesite.
Break the block with a pickaxe and collect it.
Use it in builds or refine it into Polished Andesite for a smoother result.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Andesite instantly.

What Can You Craft With Andesite?

Andesite is a crafting ingredient in 4 reviewed recipes:

Build With Andesite

minecraft:andesite is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

Andesite Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:andesite 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:andesite 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:andesite 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:andesite

What Is Andesite Used For?

Polished Andesite

Turn andesite into a smoother decorative variant.

Stonecutter

Use the stonecutter to select available stone variants for a build.

Diorite

Pair medium-gray andesite with bright diorite for visual contrast.

Andesite FAQ

What is the item ID for Andesite?

The item ID for Andesite is minecraft:andesite. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Andesite?

Andesite has the historical numerical ID 1 with data value 5, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:andesite instead.

How do I give myself Andesite in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:andesite 1 to give the nearest player one Andesite. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Andesite can stack in one slot?

Andesite stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Andesite?

Andesite is crafted on a crafting table with 1 diorite and 1 cobblestone, which yields 2 Andesite.

What can you craft with Andesite?

Andesite is used to craft Polished Andesite, Andesite Wall, Andesite Stairs, Andesite Slab.