Smooth Basalt

What is Smooth Basalt?

Smooth Basalt is a decorative stone block in Minecraft, featuring a dark, polished texture. It is commonly used for elegant, modern, and volcanic-themed builds due to its deep gray-black coloration and smooth surface. Unlike its rough counterpart, regular Basalt, Smooth Basalt has a refined appearance that fits well in both Nether and Overworld environments.

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Where Can Smooth Basalt Be Found?

Smooth Basalt naturally generates as the outer layer of Amethyst Geodes, which are found underground in the Overworld. Players can also craft Smooth Basalt by smelting regular Basalt in a Furnace. Regular Basalt can be obtained from Basalt Deltas in the Nether or by using the Soul Soil and Lava generator method.

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What Can Players Do with Smooth Basalt?

Smooth Basalt is primarily used for decorative purposes, adding a polished, dark stone option for builders. Its sleek, shadowy aesthetic makes it a popular choice for gothic castles, futuristic cities, and Nether fortresses. Since it does not have slabs or stairs, builders often combine it with Blackstone, Deepslate, or Nether bricks to create more detailed structures.

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The History of Smooth Basalt in Minecraft

Smooth Basalt was introduced in Minecraft Java Edition 1.17 as part of the Caves & Cliffs update. Initially, Basalt was only found in the Nether, but the addition of Amethyst Geodes in the Overworld provided a new source for this refined version.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

Smooth Basalt closely resembles real-life basalt, a volcanic rock that cools from lava. In nature, basalt is one of the most abundant rock types on Earth’s surface and is commonly found in oceanic crust and volcanic landscapes, much like its placement in Minecraft.

For more information on Basalt and other stone blocks, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base to explore the Stone & Nether Building Guide.