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| − | {{About|the block|the dust|Glowstone Dust}}
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| − | |light=Yes, 15
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| − | |renewable=Yes
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| | |stackable=Yes (64) | | |stackable=Yes (64) |
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| − | '''Glowstone''', formerly known as '''lightstone''', is a golden block that glows indefinitely. This block can only be found naturally in [[the Nether]]. It generates on the undersides of [[Netherrack]], and forms unusual coral-like stalactites. Glowstone has a luminance of 15. | + | '''Glowstone''' is a rare and coveted crystalline block that emits light indefinitely at a light level of 15, including underwater. It can only be found in hanging deposits on the underside of [[Netherrack]], which can make them extremely difficult to harvest in more open areas that can quickly become filled with [[Ghast]]s. It is recommended to try to mine desposits in more enclosed spaces with lower ceilings. |
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| − | Glowstone drops 2-4 pieces of [[glowstone dust]], which may be used to re-craft the glowstone blocks or to boost the effect of a potion. Unlike torches, glowstone is not destroyed by [[water]] and continues to emit [[light]] even when submerged like [[Jack-O-Lantern]]s. Like all non-sunlight [[light]] sources, glowstone blocks will cause nearby [[Snow (cover)|snow]] and [[ice]] to melt. | + | Glowstone drops 2-4 pieces of [[Glowstone Dust]], which may be used to re-craft the glowstone blocks. Like all non-sunlight [[light]] sources, Glowstone blocks will cause nearby [[Snow]] and [[Ice]] to melt. |
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| − | It is more efficient to harvest glowstone blocks using Silk Touch Enchantment or Fortune Enchantment, since one block is equivalent to four glowstone Dust, while usual harvesting is more likely to drop less than mentioned. Note however, that when hitting glowstone with a [[pickaxe]] [[Enchanting|enchanted]] with fortune, glowstone still only drops up to 4 glowstone dust. | + | It is more efficient to harvest Glowstone blocks using Silk Touch Enchantment or Fortune Enchantment, since one block is equivalent to four Glowstone Dust, while usual harvesting is more likely to drop less than mentioned. Note however, that when hitting Glowstone with a [[Pickaxe]] enchanted with Fortune, Glowstone still only drops up to 4 Glowstone Dust. |
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| − | == Harvesting Methods ==
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| − | Glowstone can be difficult to harvest, due to high ceilings, sheer cliffs, an abundance of lava in the Nether, and other hazards. While it's theoretically possible to mine high deposits by [[pillaring]] up and perhaps building a platform atop the pillar, this is likely to end badly as soon as a [[Ghast]] notices the miner. It's much safer to look for places where glowstone appears beneath a ''low'' ceiling, within easy mining distance of the ground. | |
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| − | With the addition of witches and witch huts in 1.4, glowstone blocks are able to be farmed infinitely. However, witch farming can often be fatal due to the power of the potions the witch uses to attack the player. Also, witches are not always guaranteed to drop glowstone.
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| − | Another way to obtain glowstone is to find a priest villager who will [[Trading|trade]] with you. Although this method can sometimes be rather expensive (and difficult if no villagers are offering it), it cuts out the dangers and hassle of going through the Nether or hunting down [[Witch|witches]].
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| − | Glowstone can also be collected by redirecting a [[Ghast]]'s [[Ghast#Ghast Fireball|fire ball]] at a glowstone deposit, destroying the blocks with the resulting explosion. This could be useful if the glowstone is very hard to reach.
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| − | == Uses ==
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| − | Glowstone has a higher [[light]] level than [[torch]]es (15 as opposed to 14). Because it is a block, [[the Player|players]] often make ceiling lights and lamp posts out of glowstone by combining it with a [[fence]] block. Glowstone blocks can also be used as lit paths, due to their interesting texture, or in docks or harbors so players in [[boat]]s can see where to stop, since it can be placed in [[water]]. Also, glowstone can be used as a source of light for growing crops at night. However, you cannot place anything on glowstone except blocks and redstone, meaning torches, doors, etc. cannot be placed on it.
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| − | When placing redstone on a glowstone block, being a transparent block signals can pass from one block to diagonally another with glowstone "blocking but not blocking" it. Redstone wire, even though it may appear to connect up the side of a glowstone block and to the wire portion on top, will not send a redstone signal down the glowstone block. This allows for one-way signals without a repeater. This makes glowstone effective for vertical diodes, logic gate designs and space-efficient instant vertical redstone.
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| | == Crafting == | | == Crafting == |
| − | {| class="wikitable" | + | {{Title}} |
| − | !Ingredients
| + | <onlyinclude>![[Glowstone]] |
| − | !Input » Output
| + | |align="center"|[[Glowstone Dust]] |
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| − | ! [[Glowstone Dust]]
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| | |{{Grid/Crafting Table | | |{{Grid/Crafting Table |
| | |A2= Glowstone Dust |B2= Glowstone Dust | | |A2= Glowstone Dust |B2= Glowstone Dust |
| | |A3= Glowstone Dust |B3= Glowstone Dust | | |A3= Glowstone Dust |B3= Glowstone Dust |
| | |Output= Glowstone | | |Output= Glowstone |
| − | }} | + | }}</onlyinclude> |
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| − | == As a crafting ingredient == | + | == Uses == |
| − | {| class="wikitable"
| + | === Crafting === |
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| − | ! Ingredients
| + | {{Title}} |
| − | ! Input » Output
| + | {{:Redstone Lamp}} |
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| − | ! [[Redstone]] +<br>Glowstone
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| − | |{{Grid/Crafting Table
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| − | |B1= Redstone
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| − | |A2= Redstone |B2= Glowstone |C2= Redstone
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| − | |B3= Redstone
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| − | |Output= Redstone Lamp
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| − | }} | |
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| − | == Video == | + | === Redstone === |
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| − | {{:Glowstone/video}}
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| − | == History ==
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| − | {{history|a}}
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| − | {{history||1.2.0|Added glowstone.}}
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| − | {{history|b}}
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| − | {{history||1.6.6|Reduced crafting recipe from 3×3 to 2×2.
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| − | |Increased drop rate of glowstone dust from 1 to 2–4.
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| − | |Changed material type from "''glass''" to "''stone''":
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| − | * A [[Pickaxe]] is now needed to drop items.
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| − | * [[Redstone]], [[torch]]es, [[lever]]s, etc. could now be placed on the block.
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| − | * No longer acted as a redstone vertical (downward) diode.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{history||1.7.3|Iron [[pickaxe]] or higher was now needed to harvest glowstone.}}
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| − | {{history||1.9pre5|Texture changed from [[File:Glowstone Block-Pre Beta 1.9pre5.png|30px]] to [[File:Glowstone (Block).png|30px]].}}
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| − | {{history|r}}
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| − | {{history||1.0.0|Changed material back to "''glass''".}}
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| − | {{history||1.2.1|Redstone can be placed on glowstone.
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| − | * Redstone wires can now only transmit upwards through it.
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| − | |[[Redstone lamp]] off-shoot is introduced.}}
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| − | {{history||1.3|Glowstone can now be [[trading|purchased]] from [[villager]]s.}}
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| − | {{history||1.5|snap=13w02a|In texture packs, Glowstone uses /textures/blocks/lightgem.png}}
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| − | {{history|foot}}
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| − | == Trivia ==
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| − | * Since glowstone blocks become entities when pushed by pistons, this momentarily stops it from giving off light.
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| − | * Rarely, glowstone can be found touching the ground if the ceiling it was generated on was extremely low (2-3 blocks of clearance).
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| − | * When glowstone is placed 9 or more blocks above ground level (out of its lighting range), glowstone will actually cast a shadow, despite it being a light-emitting block.
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| − | * When you break glowstone, it has the same sound effect as breaking glass.
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| − | * In the [[Xbox 360 Edition]], because of the lack of glowstone clusters due to small worlds, [[Blaze]]s drop 0-2 [[glowstone dust]] for a renewable source of glowstone.
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| − | == Gallery ==
| + | When placing Redstone on a Glowstone block, being a transparent block signals can pass from one block to diagonally another with Glowstone "blocking but not blocking" it. Redstone wire, even though it may appear to connect up the side of a Glowstone block and to the wire portion on top, will not send a Redstone signal down the Glowstone block. This allows for one-way signals without a Repeater. This makes Glowstone effective for vertical diodes, logic gate designs and space-efficient instant vertical Redstone. |
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| − | <gallery>
| + | == Keep In Mind == |
| − | File:GlowstoneInNether.png|Naturally occurring vein of glowstone in [[the Nether]].
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| − | File:The melting pattern of lightstone.png|The melting pattern of glowstone.
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| − | File:12w21a GlowstonePurchase.png|Purchasing glowstone.
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| − | File:Glowstone-diode1.2.png|A diode made using glowstone.
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| − | File:Glowstone-redstone1.2.png|An example of the new glowstone redstone results.
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | {{Redstone}}
| + | * Glowstone has a higher [[light]] level than [[torch]]es (15 as opposed to 14). |
| − | {{Blocks}}
| + | * You cannot place anything on glowstone except blocks and redstone, meaning torches, doors, etc. cannot be placed on it. |
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| | [[Category:Environment]] | | [[Category:Environment]] |
| | [[Category:Nether blocks]] | | [[Category:Nether blocks]] |
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Solid Block
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Yes (64)
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{{{protection}}} x 
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{{{durability}}}
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Alpha 1.2.0
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{{{filters}}}
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{{{buoy}}}
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89
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Glowstone is a rare and coveted crystalline block that emits light indefinitely at a light level of 15, including underwater. It can only be found in hanging deposits on the underside of Netherrack, which can make them extremely difficult to harvest in more open areas that can quickly become filled with Ghasts. It is recommended to try to mine desposits in more enclosed spaces with lower ceilings.
Glowstone drops 2-4 pieces of Glowstone Dust, which may be used to re-craft the glowstone blocks. Like all non-sunlight light sources, Glowstone blocks will cause nearby Snow and Ice to melt.
It is more efficient to harvest Glowstone blocks using Silk Touch Enchantment or Fortune Enchantment, since one block is equivalent to four Glowstone Dust, while usual harvesting is more likely to drop less than mentioned. Note however, that when hitting Glowstone with a Pickaxe enchanted with Fortune, Glowstone still only drops up to 4 Glowstone Dust.
Crafting
Uses
Crafting
Redstone
When placing Redstone on a Glowstone block, being a transparent block signals can pass from one block to diagonally another with Glowstone "blocking but not blocking" it. Redstone wire, even though it may appear to connect up the side of a Glowstone block and to the wire portion on top, will not send a Redstone signal down the Glowstone block. This allows for one-way signals without a Repeater. This makes Glowstone effective for vertical diodes, logic gate designs and space-efficient instant vertical Redstone.
Keep In Mind
- Glowstone has a higher light level than torches (15 as opposed to 14).
- You cannot place anything on glowstone except blocks and redstone, meaning torches, doors, etc. cannot be placed on it.
