Registry record · minecraft:glowstone_dust

Glowstone Dust

Items Materials

Glowstone dust is a radiant Nether powder that extends potion durations and powers redstone components.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 1057
Source display name: Glowstone Dust
Maximum stack: 64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: 397
Source display name: Glowstone Dust
Maximum stack: 64
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

Recipe information · Java 26.1

No Java recipe recorded

Not recorded

No recipe for this item is recorded in the selected Java source snapshot. This does not establish that no recipe exists in other versions or editions. Bedrock recipe data is not included, so its recipe availability cannot be determined here.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

Obtained by mining glowstone clusters in the Nether without Silk Touch, dropping 2-4 dust per block. Source
Dropped by defeated witches in quantities of 0-6, or traded from cleric villagers. Source

Practical uses

Four glowstone dust craft one luminous glowstone block for permanent ceiling lighting. Source
Added in a brewing stand to boost potion potency to tier II, or crafted into redstone lamps and spectral arrows. Source

Mechanics

Increases potion tier (e.g. Speed I to Speed II) while reducing the active duration of the effect. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 2 outputs

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

Glowstone 1 recorded recipe

View recipe

Uses Glowstone Dust × 4 · makes 1 Glowstone

Glowstone1 crafted

Spectral Arrow 1 recorded recipe