Glowstone
Glowstone is a common stone block in Minecraft. It emits a light level of 15, making it useful as a light source.
Entity Relationship Graph
Crafting Recipes
Used In Crafting
Block Properties
minecraft:glowstone
Commands
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:glowstone 1Set Block Command
/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:glowstone
Mining Information
Required Tool
Wooden Pickaxe+
Mining Time
Varies by tool (base: 0.3s)
Silk Touch
May give different drop
Fortune Effect
No effect
Light Properties
Maximum brightness - prevents mob spawning in a wide radius
Frequently Asked Questions
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About Glowstone
Glowstone is a common block in Minecraft, categorized as a stone block. The internal game ID for this block is minecraft:glowstone.
With a hardness of 0.3, Glowstone takes relatively little time to mine. For optimal mining speed and to receive item drops, use Wooden Pickaxe+.
Glowstone is a solid, opaque block that blocks light and allows mobs to spawn on its surface in dark conditions.
Glowstone emits light at level 15 out of 15, making it an excellent light source that can fully illuminate areas and prevent hostile mob spawning.