# How to Get Andesite in Minecraft

Andesite is readily available in the Overworld, typically found in stone layers underground. You can obtain it by mining stone in mountainous areas or by crafting it using specific ingredients.

What is Andesite?

Andesite is a gray, igneous rock that adds a touch of rugged elegance to your Minecraft builds. Its smooth texture and neutral color make it a favorite among builders for creating modern structures or enhancing natural landscapes.

Where to Find Andesite

Venture into any mountainous biome, and you'll likely stumble upon veins of Andesite. These gray patches blend seamlessly with regular stone, so keep your eyes peeled! Andesite typically generates in large clusters between Y-levels 0 and 79, making it abundant in underground caves and cliff faces.

Mining Andesite

To mine Andesite, follow these simple steps:

1. Equip a pickaxe (any type will do, but stone or better is recommended for faster mining).

2. Locate a gray patch of stone that looks slightly different from regular stone.

3. Start mining! Each block of Andesite you break will drop as an item for you to collect.

Crafting Andesite

Don't want to go mining? No problem! You can craft Andesite using the following recipe:

• 1 block of Diorite

• 1 block of Cobblestone

Simply place these two ingredients anywhere in your crafting grid, and voilà! You've got yourself a block of Andesite.

Uses for Andesite

Now that you've got your hands on some Andesite, what can you do with it?

• Build sturdy and attractive walls, floors, or decorative elements in your structures.

• Craft Polished Andesite for a smoother, more refined look.

• Use it in combination with other stone types to create textured patterns in your builds.

Pro Tip

When mining for Andesite, bring along a Fortune-enchanted pickaxe. While it won't increase the drop rate, it'll help you gather other valuable ores you might encounter during your Andesite hunt. Happy mining, and may your builds be ever stylish with the addition of Andesite!