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Nether Quartz

Nether Quartz

Nether quartz is a mineral found in the Nether used mainly for crafting decorative blocks and redstone components. It can also be used as a smithing…

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Contents (23)
  1. Obtaining
  2. Mining
  3. Generated loot
  4. Smelting
  5. Bartering
  6. Usage
  7. Crafting ingredient
  8. Trading
  9. Smithing ingredient
  10. Data values
  11. ID
  12. Videos
  13. History
  14. Java Edition
  15. Bedrock Edition
  16. Legacy Console Edition
  17. New Nintendo 3DS Edition
  18. Data history
  19. Issues
  20. Gallery
  21. In other media
  22. Trivia
  23. References
For other uses, see Quartz.
Nether Quartz
Nether Quartz.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Nether Quartz'
Invicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether Quartz
Rarity tier
  Common
Renewable Yes
Stackable Yes (64)

Nether quartz is a mineral found in the Nether used mainly for crafting decorative blocks and redstone components. It can also be used as a smithing ingredient.

Obtaining

See also: Nether Quartz Ore § Natural generation

Mining

Nether quartz ore mined using a pickaxe drops one unit of Nether quartz. If the pickaxe is enchanted with Fortune, it may drop an extra unit per level of Fortune, up to a maximum of four and an average of 2.2 with Fortune III. If the pickaxe is enchanted with Silk Touch, the ore drops itself.

Generated loot

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition and Bedrock Edition
Nether Quartz Bastion Remnant Treasure chest 8–23 33.7%
{ "item": "Nether Quartz", "stacksize": "8–23", "chance": 0.33668648071940255, "structure": "Bastion Remnant", "container": "Treasure chest" }

Smelting

Ingredients Smelting recipe
Nether Quartz Ore +
Any fuel
Invicon Nether Quartz Ore.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz Ore in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Nether Quartz Ore with description: Nether Quartz Ore
Invicon Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coal with description: CoalInvicon Charcoal.png: Inventory sprite for Charcoal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Charcoal with description: CharcoalInvicon Oak Log.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Log in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Log with description: LogInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Overworld PlanksInvicon Lava Bucket.png: Inventory sprite for Lava Bucket in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lava Bucket with description: Lava BucketInvicon Block of Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Coal with description: Block of Coal
Invicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether Quartz0.2

Bartering

Piglins have approximately a 4.26% chance (20⁄469) to barter 5–12 Nether quartz when given a gold ingot.

Usage

Crafting ingredient

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe
Block of Quartz Nether Quartz
Invicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether Quartz
Invicon Block of Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Quartz with description: Block of Quartz
Daylight Detector Glass +
Nether Quartz +
Any Wooden Slab
Invicon Glass.png: Inventory sprite for Glass in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glass with description: GlassInvicon Glass.png: Inventory sprite for Glass in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glass with description: GlassInvicon Glass.png: Inventory sprite for Glass in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glass with description: GlassInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Slab with description: Oak SlabInvicon Spruce Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Slab with description: Spruce SlabInvicon Birch Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Slab with description: Birch SlabInvicon Jungle Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Slab with description: Jungle SlabInvicon Acacia Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Slab with description: Acacia SlabInvicon Dark Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Slab with description: Dark Oak SlabInvicon Mangrove Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Slab with description: Mangrove SlabInvicon Cherry Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Slab with description: Cherry SlabInvicon Pale Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Slab with description: Pale Oak SlabInvicon Poplar Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Slab with description: Poplar SlabInvicon Bamboo Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Slab with description: Bamboo SlabInvicon Crimson Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Slab with description: Crimson SlabInvicon Warped Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Slab with description: Warped SlabInvicon Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Slab with description: Oak SlabInvicon Spruce Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Slab with description: Spruce SlabInvicon Birch Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Slab with description: Birch SlabInvicon Jungle Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Slab with description: Jungle SlabInvicon Acacia Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Slab with description: Acacia SlabInvicon Dark Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Slab with description: Dark Oak SlabInvicon Mangrove Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Slab with description: Mangrove SlabInvicon Cherry Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Slab with description: Cherry SlabInvicon Pale Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Slab with description: Pale Oak SlabInvicon Poplar Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Slab with description: Poplar SlabInvicon Bamboo Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Slab with description: Bamboo SlabInvicon Crimson Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Slab with description: Crimson SlabInvicon Warped Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Slab with description: Warped SlabInvicon Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Slab with description: Oak SlabInvicon Spruce Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Spruce Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spruce Slab with description: Spruce SlabInvicon Birch Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Birch Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Birch Slab with description: Birch SlabInvicon Jungle Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Jungle Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Jungle Slab with description: Jungle SlabInvicon Acacia Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Acacia Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Acacia Slab with description: Acacia SlabInvicon Dark Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Oak Slab with description: Dark Oak SlabInvicon Mangrove Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Mangrove Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mangrove Slab with description: Mangrove SlabInvicon Cherry Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Cherry Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cherry Slab with description: Cherry SlabInvicon Pale Oak Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Pale Oak Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pale Oak Slab with description: Pale Oak SlabInvicon Poplar Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Poplar Slab with description: Poplar SlabInvicon Bamboo Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Bamboo Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bamboo Slab with description: Bamboo SlabInvicon Crimson Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Crimson Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Crimson Slab with description: Crimson SlabInvicon Warped Slab.png: Inventory sprite for Warped Slab in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Warped Slab with description: Warped Slab
Invicon Daylight Detector.png: Inventory sprite for Daylight Detector in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Daylight Detector with description: Daylight Detector
Diorite Cobblestone +
Nether Quartz
Granite Diorite +
Nether Quartz
Invicon Diorite.png: Inventory sprite for Diorite in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diorite with description: DioriteInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether Quartz
Invicon Granite.png: Inventory sprite for Granite in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Granite with description: Granite
Observer Cobblestone +
Redstone Dust +
Nether Quartz
Invicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: CobblestoneInvicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: CobblestoneInvicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: CobblestoneInvicon Redstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Dust with description: Redstone DustInvicon Redstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Dust with description: Redstone DustInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: CobblestoneInvicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: CobblestoneInvicon Cobblestone.png: Inventory sprite for Cobblestone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobblestone with description: Cobblestone
Invicon Observer.png: Inventory sprite for Observer in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Observer with description: Observer
Redstone Comparator Redstone Torch +
Nether Quartz +
Stone
Invicon Redstone Torch.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Torch in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Torch with description: Redstone TorchInvicon Redstone Torch.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Torch in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Torch with description: Redstone TorchInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Redstone Torch.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Torch in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Torch with description: Redstone TorchInvicon Stone.png: Inventory sprite for Stone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stone with description: StoneInvicon Stone.png: Inventory sprite for Stone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stone with description: StoneInvicon Stone.png: Inventory sprite for Stone in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stone with description: Stone
Invicon Redstone Comparator.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Comparator in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Comparator with description: Redstone Comparator

Trading

VillagerProbabilityVillager wantsPlayer receivesTrades in
stock		Villager
experience		Price
multiplier
JEBE
Mason Expert6%100%12 × Nether QuartzEmerald12300.05

Smithing ingredient

Ingredients Smithing recipe Notes
Any Armor Trim +
Any Armor Piece +
Nether Quartz
Invicon Bolt Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Bolt Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bolt Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Bolt Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Coast Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Coast Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coast Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Coast Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Dune Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Dune Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dune Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Dune Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Eye Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Eye Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Eye Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Eye Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Flow Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Flow Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Flow Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Flow Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Host Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Host Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Host Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Host Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Rib Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Rib Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Rib Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Rib Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Sentry Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Sentry Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sentry Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Sentry Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Silence Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Silence Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Silence Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Silence Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Spire Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Spire Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spire Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Spire Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Ward Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Ward Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Ward Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Ward Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Wild Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Wild Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wild Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Wild Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Netherite Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Netherite Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Netherite Chestplate with description: Netherite Chestplate When on Chest: +8 Armor +3 Armor Toughness +1 Knockback ResistanceInvicon Copper Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Copper Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Copper Chestplate with description: Copper Chestplate When on Chest: +4 ArmorInvicon Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Diamond Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond Chestplate with description: Diamond Chestplate When on Chest: +8 Armor +2 Armor ToughnessInvicon Chainmail Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Chainmail Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Chainmail Chestplate with description: Chainmail Chestplate When on Chest: +5 ArmorInvicon Golden Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Golden Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Golden Chestplate with description: Golden Chestplate When on Chest: +5 ArmorInvicon Leather Tunic.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Tunic in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather Tunic with description: Leather Tunic When on Chest: +3 ArmorInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Quartz Trim Netherite Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Quartz Trim Netherite Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Quartz Trim Netherite Chestplate with description: Netherite Chestplate Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Quartz Material When on Chest: +8 Armor +3 Armor Toughness +1 Knockback ResistanceInvicon Quartz Trim Copper Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Quartz Trim Copper Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Quartz Trim Copper Chestplate with description: Copper Chestplate Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Quartz Material When on Chest: +4 ArmorInvicon Quartz Trim Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Quartz Trim Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Quartz Trim Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Quartz Material When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Quartz Trim Diamond Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Quartz Trim Diamond Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Quartz Trim Diamond Chestplate with description: Diamond Chestplate Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Quartz Material When on Chest: +8 Armor +2 Armor ToughnessInvicon Quartz Trim Chainmail Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Quartz Trim Chainmail Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Quartz Trim Chainmail Chestplate with description: Chainmail Chestplate Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Quartz Material When on Chest: +5 ArmorInvicon Quartz Trim Golden Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Quartz Trim Golden Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Quartz Trim Golden Chestplate with description: Golden Chestplate Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Quartz Material When on Chest: +5 ArmorInvicon Quartz Trim Leather Tunic.png: Inventory sprite for Quartz Trim Leather Tunic in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Quartz Trim Leather Tunic with description: Leather Tunic Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Quartz Material When on Chest: +3 Armor
 All armor types can be used in this recipe,
the chestplates are shown as an example.
Trim color palette

The following color palette is shown on the designs on trimmed armor:

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Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierForm Translation key
ItemSprite nether-quartz.png: Sprite image for nether-quartz in Minecraft Nether QuartzquartzItem item.minecraft.quartz

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormItem tags Translation key
ItemSprite nether-quartz.png: Sprite image for nether-quartz in Minecraft Nether Quartzquartz524Itemminecraft:trim_materials item.quartz.name

Videos

History

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.513w01a Added Nether quartz.
Nether quartz is used to craft daylight sensors and redstone comparators.
January 5, 2013 Jeb tweeted that Nether quartz would be used for more decorative uses as well.[1]
January 7, 2013 Jeb tweeted a picture of some block of quartz tests potentially being replacements for the lack of limestone/marble in the game.[2]
13w02a Added block of quartz, which is crafted with Nether quartz.
1.814w02a Nether quartz can now be used to craft granite and diorite.
1.1116w39a Nether quartz is now used to craft observers.
1.1418w43a The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed.
19w11a Nether quartz is now bought by villagers of the new mason profession.
1.1620w07a Nether quartz now has a 1⁄109 (~0.92%) chance of being offered by the new piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1–4, making it renewable.
20w09a Nether quartz now has a 10⁄226 (~4.42%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1–5.
20w10a Nether quartz now has a 20⁄411 (~4.87%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 8-16.
20w11a Nether quartz now has a 20⁄417 (~4.80%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.
20w13a Nether quartz now has a 20⁄424 (~4.72%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.
20w16a Nether quartz can now be found in bastion remnant chests.
20w20a Nether quartz now has a 20⁄423 (~4.73%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.
1.16.220w28a Nether quartz now has a 20⁄459 (~4.36%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 5-12.
1.19.4
Experiment
Update 1.20		23w04a Nether quartz can now be used as an armor trim material.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.6.0 Added Nether quartz.
v0.12.1build 1 Nether quartz is no longer available from the Nether reactor and is now available from the Nether.
v0.13.0build 1 Nether quartz is now used to craft daylight sensors.
v0.14.0build 1 Nether quartz can now be used to craft redstone comparators.
v0.15.0build 1 Nether quartz is now used to craft observers.
Bedrock Edition
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed.
Between 20 and 26 Nether quartz can now be sold to stone mason villagers.
1.11.0beta 1.11.0.4 Trading has now been changed, 12 Nether quartz can now be sold to stone mason villagers.
1.16.0beta 1.16.0.57 Nether Quartz can now be obtained from bartering with piglin.
1.19.80
Experiment
Next Major Update		Preview 1.19.80.21 Nether quartz can now be used as an armor trim material.

Legacy Console Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU14CU11.041.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added Nether quartz.
TU19CU71.121.121.12 Nether quartz is now used to craft daylight sensors and redstone comparators.
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 3 Nether quartz can now be used to craft granite and diorite.
1.90 The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added Nether quartz.

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47a Prior to The Flattening, this item's numeric ID was 406.

Issues

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

In other media

Trivia

  • In the Minecraft Annual 2025, Efe is shown bartering with a piglin, and the piglin giving them Nether quartz back, but with the original texture.

References

  1. ↑ "Good Saturday! Some of you have been asking, yes the quartz in Minecraft will have decorative uses too. Probably something marble-looking" – @jeb_ (Jens Bergensten) on X (formerly Twitter), January 5, 2013
  2. ↑ "Minecraft doesn't have limestone/marble, so take a look at a couple of (milky) quartz block tests instead: i.imgur.com/SKKeO.png" – @jeb_ (Jens Bergensten) on X (formerly Twitter), January 7, 2013
    "Quartz/Marble blocks!" (Archive) by Jens Bergensten – Imgur - a The magic of the Internet, January 7, 2013. "Quartz-Marble-blocks
    Quartz-Marble-blocks"
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