Pixel art illustration of a diorite block with a light gray and white speckled texture

Minecraft Java Item ID

Diorite ID

Diorite is a light-colored Overworld stone block that commonly generates underground. It is useful for bright stone palettes and can be refined into polished diorite.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:diorite

Diorite Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Shared ID, data value 3 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)1

Shared ID, data value 3 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Diorite

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

/give @p minecraft:diorite 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:diorite 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 1 1 3

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:diorite 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 Diorite

Crafting Recipe

Cobblestone	Nether Quartz
Nether Quartz	Cobblestone

Crafting table recipe — makes 2 × Diorite.

More Ways to Get It

Diorite generates naturally underground in the Overworld. Mine it with a pickaxe, then use the raw block for contrasting stone builds or convert it into Polished Diorite.

Find diorite while mining through underground stone layers.
Mine the block with a pickaxe.
Build with it directly or create Polished Diorite for a more regular texture.

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

What Can You Craft With Diorite?

Diorite is a crafting ingredient in 6 reviewed recipes:

Build With Diorite

minecraft:diorite 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.

Diorite Command Examples

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

What Is Diorite Used For?

Polished Diorite

Refine diorite into a smooth, bright building block.

Stonecutter

Use the stonecutter to select compatible stone variants for your project.

Granite

Combine lighter diorite and warmer granite for varied underground-style builds.

Diorite FAQ

What is the item ID for Diorite?

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

What is the numerical ID for Diorite?

Diorite has the historical numerical ID 1 with data value 3, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:diorite instead.

How do I give myself Diorite in Minecraft?

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

How many Diorite can stack in one slot?

Diorite stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Diorite?

Diorite is crafted on a crafting table with 2 cobblestones and 2 nether quartzs, which yields 2 Diorite.

What can you craft with Diorite?

Diorite is used to craft Granite, Polished Diorite, Andesite, Diorite Wall, and 2 more recipes.