MINECRAFT · ITEM
Nether Quartz Ore
- Item
A mineable ore block found in the Nether that drops Nether Quartz when broken with a pickaxe.
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About
Nether Quartz Ore is a rock-type block abundant throughout the Nether. Mine it with any pickaxe to obtain Nether Quartz, which crafts into Quartz Blocks for building or Redstone components. It has a hardness of 3.0 and breaks quickly with the right tools.
On a server, use /give @p minecraft:nether_quartz_ore 1 to hand out the block directly. It stacks to 64 and can be placed in the Nether or the Overworld, though it will not naturally generate outside the Nether dimension.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which game is the Nether Quartz Ore from?
- The Nether Quartz Ore is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
- When was the Nether Quartz Ore data last updated?
- The Nether Quartz Ore entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
- What is the Nether Quartz Ore used for?
- Nether Quartz Ore is a rock-type block abundant throughout the Nether. Mine it with any pickaxe to obtain Nether Quartz, which crafts into Quartz Blocks for building or Redstone components. It has a hardness of 3.0 and breaks quickly with the right tools.
- What does the Nether Quartz Ore do in Minecraft?
- A mineable ore block found in the Nether that drops Nether Quartz when broken with a pickaxe.
- Can I get the Nether Quartz Ore without spawning it?
- Yes. The Nether Quartz Ore can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
- What items are related to the Nether Quartz Ore?
- See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Nether Quartz Ore, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
- What is the item id of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The item id of the Nether Quartz Ore is minecraft:nether_quartz_ore.
- What is the numerical id of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The numerical id of the Nether Quartz Ore is 153.
- What is the legacy item id of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The legacy item id of the Nether Quartz Ore is minecraft:quartz_ore.
- What is the give command of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The give command of the Nether Quartz Ore is /give @p minecraft:nether_quartz_ore 1.
- What is the stackable of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The stackable of the Nether Quartz Ore is Yes.
- What is the max stack size of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The max stack size of the Nether Quartz Ore is 64.
- What is the material of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The material of the Nether Quartz Ore is Rock.
- What is the hardness of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The hardness of the Nether Quartz Ore is 3.0.
- What is the diggable of the Nether Quartz Ore?
- The diggable of the Nether Quartz Ore is Yes.