Smooth quartz is a polished building block in Minecraft that adds a sleek, finished look to your builds. You can’t mine it directly, but it’s easy to make in a furnace. This guide walks you through everything you need to know.
Finding Smooth Quartz in Creative Mode
If you’re playing in creative mode, you can find smooth quartz in the Building Blocks section of your inventory. It’s available in Java Edition version 1.13 and later.
What You Need
To make smooth quartz in survival mode, you’ll need:
- 1 block of quartz
- Fuel (coal, charcoal, wood, etc.)
How to Make Smooth Quartz
Step 1: Open Your Furnace
Place down a furnace or right-click an existing one to open the menu.
Step 2: Add Fuel
Put your fuel in the bottom slot. Coal is the most common choice, but charcoal, wood, and other fuel sources work too.
Step 3: Add the Quartz Block
Place the block of quartz in the top slot. The furnace will heat up and start cooking the block.
Step 4: Collect Your Smooth Quartz
Once the quartz finishes cooking, smooth quartz will appear in the output slot on the right. Move it to your inventory.
That’s it. You now have smooth quartz ready to use in your builds.
Item Details
Name: Smooth Quartz
Minecraft ID: minecraft:smooth_quartz
Stack Size: 64
Available Since: Java Edition 1.13 – 1.19.4
What to Build with Smooth Quartz
Smooth quartz looks great for modern and futuristic builds. You can use it to craft:
- Smooth Quartz Stairs
- Smooth Quartz Slabs
If you want even more variety, use a stonecutter to cut smooth quartz into additional shapes and decorative blocks.