Basalt

Basalt
Basalt
Category
Use
Tool	Pickaxe
Stackable	Yes (99)

Basalt is a special type of block that can only be created, but not with a crafting surface. It was introduced in version 1.1.

Appearance

Basalt is generally black liberally covered with white to gray speckles. In version 1.2, it changed to become shinier and to have a unique texture when painted.

Where Found

Unlike other blocks, basalt is not spawned as part of a world. Instead, it is created when water is placed on top of magma near the center of the world. It must then be mined. This was made more difficult in version 1.5 with the addition of death.

Note that water occurring naturally (i.e. as part of world generation) on top of magma does not form basalt unless disturbed.

Crafting

Basalt can be crafted into columns and stairs at a builder's bench.

Location Input Item 1 Input Item 2 Input Item 3 Input Item 4 Input Item 5 Crafted Output + + + + = Builder's Bench Basalt [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] Basalt Column Quantity 1 {{{Qty2}}} {{{Qty3}}} {{{Qty4}}} {{{Qty5}}} 2

Rush Cost 8 Double-Time 4

Location Input Item 1 Input Item 2 Input Item 3 Input Item 4 Input Item 5 Crafted Output + + + + = Builder's Bench Basalt [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] Basalt Stairs Quantity 1 {{{Qty2}}} {{{Qty3}}} {{{Qty4}}} {{{Qty5}}} 2

Rush Cost 8 Double-Time 4

Uses

Basalt is useful in construction.

Notes

Mining basalt for the first time will grant the player the achievement "Basalt".

Gallery

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  HD basalt texture