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Registry record · minecraft:glowstone

Glowstone

Blocks Building & terrain

Glowstone is a radiant crystalline block that hangs from Nether ceilings, emitting maximum light and fueling respawn anchors.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
368
Source display name
Glowstone
Maximum stack
64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
89
Source display name
Glowstone
Maximum stack
64
Component-based
No
Source version tag
Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Glowstone1 crafted

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

  • Generates in large stalactite-like clusters hanging from the ceilings and overhangs of the Nether. Source
  • Crafted from four glowstone dust items arranged in a 2x2 crafting grid. Source

Practical uses

  • Emits maximum light level 15, providing warm ambient lighting that prevents hostile mob spawns. Source
  • Consumed to charge respawn anchors up to four times for setting spawn points in the Nether. Source

Mechanics

  • Breaking glowstone without Silk Touch drops 2-4 glowstone dust; Silk Touch drops the full block intact. Source
Glowstone Dust Respawn Anchor Sea Lantern Shroomlight

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 2 outputs

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Glowstone. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

Redstone Lamp 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Glowstone × 1 · makes 1 Redstone Lamp

Redstone Lamp1 crafted

Respawn Anchor 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Glowstone × 3 · makes 1 Respawn Anchor

Respawn Anchor1 crafted