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Calcite Slab

Calcite Slab

A calcite slab is a decorative slab variant of calcite.

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Blocks Stackable resources Non-renewable resources In development
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Contents (11)
  1. Obtaining
  2. Breaking
  3. Crafting
  4. Stonecutting
  5. Usage
  6. History
  7. Java Edition
  8. Bedrock Edition
  9. Issues
  10. Gallery
  11. Screenshots
This article describes content that is currently in development.
This content has appeared in development versions for Fourth Drop 2026, but the full update adding it has not been released yet.
Calcite Slab
Calcite Slab.png: Infobox image for Minecraft block 'Calcite Slab'
Invicon Calcite Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Calcite Slab
Renewable No
Stackable Yes (64)
Tool Invicon Wooden Pickaxe.png: Sprite image for Wooden Pickaxe in Minecraft
Blast resistance 0.75
Hardness 0.75
Luminous No
Transparent Double slab: No

Single slab: Partial (blocks light)‌[JE only]
Partial (diffuses sky light)‌[BE only]

Waterloggable Yes
Flammable No
Catches fire
from lava 		No
Map color
 36 TERRACOTTA_WHITE
Note block instrument Bass Drum

A calcite slab is a decorative slab variant of calcite.

Obtaining

Breaking

Calcite slabs drop as an item if mined by any pickaxe. If mined without a pickaxe, they drop nothing.

Block Calcite Slab
Hardness 0.75
Tool
Breaking time (sec)[A]
Default 3.75 (JE)
3.75 (BE)
ItemSprite wooden-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for wooden-pickaxe in MinecraftWooden 0.6 (JE)
0.6 (BE)
ItemSprite stone-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for stone-pickaxe in MinecraftStone 0.3 (JE)
0.3 (BE)
ItemSprite copper-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for copper-pickaxe in MinecraftCopper 0.25 (JE)
0.25 (BE)
ItemSprite iron-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for iron-pickaxe in MinecraftIron 0.2 (JE)
0.2 (BE)
ItemSprite diamond-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for diamond-pickaxe in MinecraftDiamond 0.15 (JE)
0.15 (BE)
ItemSprite netherite-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for netherite-pickaxe in MinecraftNetherite 0.15 (JE)
0.15 (BE)
ItemSprite golden-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for golden-pickaxe in MinecraftGolden 0.1 (JE)
0.1 (BE)
Legend
  • incorrect tool, drops nothing
  • correct tool, drops nothing or something other than the block itself
  • correct tool, drops the block itself
  • italicized can be instant mined
  1. ↑ These durations ignore any other influential factors (e.g., Mining Fatigue) and are measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Mining efficiency.

Crafting

Ingredients Crafting recipe
Calcite
Invicon Calcite.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Calcite with description: CalciteInvicon Calcite.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Calcite with description: CalciteInvicon Calcite.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Calcite with description: Calcite
Invicon Calcite Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Calcite Slab6

Stonecutting

Ingredients Cutting recipe
Calcite
Invicon Calcite.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Calcite with description: CalciteInvicon Calcite Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite Slab in Minecraft as shown in-gameInvicon Calcite Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Calcite Slab2

Usage

For information about the placement mechanics of all slabs, see Slab § Usage.

Calcite slabs are purely a decorative block used for building.

History

Java Edition

Upcoming Java Edition
26.4snap7 Added calcite slabs.

Bedrock Edition

Upcoming Bedrock Edition
26.70Preview 26.70.23 Added calcite slabs.

Issues

Issues relating to "Calcite Slab" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Screenshots

  • The complete calcite block family
    The complete calcite block family
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