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Minecraft Java Item ID

Smooth Basalt ID

Smooth basalt is the polished outer shell of amethyst geodes, obtained by smelting basalt. Its clean dark-gray texture makes it a popular building block for modern and volcanic-themed builds.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:smooth_basalt

Smooth Basalt Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Smooth Basalt

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

/give @p minecraft:smooth_basalt 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:smooth_basalt 1
Namespaced ID (current format)

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 Smooth Basalt

Finding Smooth Basalt

  • Mine Smooth Basalt blocks.

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

Build With Smooth Basalt

minecraft:smooth_basalt 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 →

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Smooth Basalt Command Examples

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

Smooth Basalt FAQ

What is the item ID for Smooth Basalt?

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

How do I give myself Smooth Basalt in Minecraft?

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

How many Smooth Basalt can stack in one slot?

Smooth Basalt stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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