Netherrack

Netherrack
Important Information
Full name	Netherrack
ID	87
Type	Misc
Blast Resistance	Unspecified
Naturally Spawning	Unspecified
Mining
Primary Tool	Pickaxe
Minimum tool level	Wood
Drops	Netherrack
Misc
Luminosity	0
Reaction to redstone	Inert
Affected by gravity	No

Netherrack is a block in Minecraft. It makes up most of the Nether. It is a pinkish-red block with many darker scrapes and nicks in it. There is a distinct right-angle on its top face.

Special Ability

Netherrack can burn forever unless a player or water (excluding Rain) puts it out. Because of this, Netherrack is often used for fireplaces.

Smelting

When put in a Furnace and smelted, Netherrack will turn into a Nether Brick item.

Uses

Fireplaces
Fiery defenses

Gallery

Trivia

Netherrack, Sandstone and Glowstone are the only stones that can be broken quickly by hand. However, Netherrack doesn't drop anything in this case.
Rain has no effect on burning Netherrack.

Natural Blocks
Surface	Dirt • Grass Block • Podzol • Mycelium • Grassless Dirt • Sand • Gravel • Clay • Moss Stone • Wood • Red Sand • Packed Ice • Snow • Snow (Cover) • Ice • Water • Lava
Underground	Stone • Coal Ore • Iron Ore • Gold Ore • Lapis Lazuli Ore • Diamond Ore • Redstone Ore • Emerald Ore
Dimension Specific	Netherrack • Soul Sand • Glowstone • Nether Quartz Ore • End Stone
Structure Specific	Cobblestone • Wood Planks • Fence • Nether Brick (Block) • Stone Brick • Mossy Stone Brick • Cracked Stone Brick • Chiseled Stone Brick • Torch • Sea Lantern • Dark Prismarine • Prismarine Bricks • Prismarine • Glass Pane
Decoration	Fern • Large Fern • Tall Grass • Double Tallgrass • Lilac • Peony • Rose Bush • Sunflower • Poppy • Dandelion • Blue Orchid • Allium • Azure Bluet • Oxeye Daisy • Tulip • Lily Pad • Sugar Cane • Vines • Cactus