To make a smooth quartz block in Minecraft you first need to obtain nether quartz from nether quartz ore and then process it into a smooth quartz block. It is a simple process that requires access to the Nether and a furnace. In this guide we will go through all the steps from gathering the resource to obtaining a finished smooth quartz block which you can use in aesthetic builds.
Steps to Make Smooth Quartz in Minecraft
Go to the Nether
The first step is to go to the Nether because nether quartz ore only generates there. To get there you need to build a portal out of obsidian and activate it.
Mine Nether Quartz Ore
After entering the Nether start looking for nether quartz ore. This block most commonly generates in walls ceilings and cliffs across most Nether biomes so it is worth exploring open areas and cave-like spaces. The ore has a distinctive appearance with white crystals sticking out which makes it easy to recognize even from a distance.
Use any pickaxe to mine it and you will receive nether quartz. Try to collect at least four pieces because that is the amount needed to craft a block of quartz in the next step.
Craft Block of Quartz
Once you have at least four pieces of nether quartz open a crafting table and place them in a 2×2 pattern. After combining the ingredients you will get a block of quartz which will be needed in the next step of the process.
Smelt Block of Quartz into Smooth Quartz Block
The next step is to smelt a block of quartz to obtain a smooth quartz block. To do this place the block of quartz into a furnace together with any fuel such as coal wood or lava. After a short time the block will be smelted and you will receive a smooth quartz block
FAQ
Where to Find Quartz in Minecraft?
Quartz can be obtained mainly by mining nether quartz ore in the Nether but you can also find it in bastion remnants where blocks of quartz generate as part of the structure. Alternatively you can get it from a mason villager who may sell it for one emerald.
Where to Find Smooth Quartz in Minecraft?
Smooth quartz block can be obtained by smelting a block of quartz but it can also generate naturally as part of bridges in bastion remnants where you can usually find a couple of blocks.
What Is the Difference Between Quartz and Smooth Quartz in Minecraft?
Smooth quartz is a smoother version of a block of quartz and the difference is mainly aesthetic making it a very clean and elegant building block.
