How to use basalt in Minecraft

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In Minecraft, all rocks have their polished variety. These polished blocks have a clean texture similar to the original block. Players can make polished basalt using four basalt blocks.

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Polished basalt

Minecraft is a fun game for all types of players, including musicians. Music artists can create 8-bit songs using note blocks. Players can create various types of musical instruments like harp, drums, etc. The instrument sounds depend upon the block below it. Place a note block above basalt to make bass drum sounds.

Bass drum  sword

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Smooth Basalt is a new type of basalt block coming in the Minecraft Caves and Cliffs Update. Like other smooth blocks, players can get smooth basalt by smelting regular basalt blocks in a furnace. Another way to get smooth stone is by placing basalt in a stonecutter.

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Smooth basalt

Basalt blocks have a beautiful texture well suited for building in Minecraft. Players can use basalt to make floors, paths, pillars, and walls. Basalt blocks also produce a unique sound when a player walks over them. Due to this, players often use them to create pathways in Minecraft.

Building floors  and pillars

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Players can create an automatic bridge maker that builds a basalt bridge on lava oceans in nether. When flowing lava comes in contact with blue ice and soul soil, it turns into basalt. Using this mechanism, players can make automatic bridge makers and basalt farms.

Building bridges

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