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	\|tool=wooden pickaxe		\|tool=wooden pickaxe
	\|renewable=No{{~~only~~\|~~je}}<br>~~Yes~~{{only\|be~~}}		\|renewable={{JEBE\|No\|Yes}}
	\|flammable=No, but burns indefinitely on the top surface		\|flammable=No, but burns indefinitely on the top surface
	\|lavasusceptible=No		\|lavasusceptible=No
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.10\|dev=16w20a\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can now pick up netherrack.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.10\|dev=16w20a\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can now pick up netherrack.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Netherrack JE3.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Netherrack JE3.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w47a\|[[File:Netherrack JE4 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed, once again.}}\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w06a\|Using [[Minecraft:bone meal]] on netherrack can now spread [[Minecraft:nylium]] into it.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w47a\|[[File:Netherrack JE4 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed, once again.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w06a\|Using [[Minecraft:bone meal]] on netherrack can now spread [[Minecraft:nylium]] into it.
	\|New unique [[Minecraft:sound]]s have been added for netherrack.}}		\|New unique [[Minecraft:sound]]s have been added for netherrack.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w07a\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] no longer pick up netherrack.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w07a\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] no longer pick up netherrack.}}
	\|[[Minecraft:~~Warped nylium~~]] ~~has a chance of being offered by~~ [[Minecraft:~~piglin~~]]~~s when~~ [[Minecraft:bartering]]~~, making netherrack renewable~~.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w09a\|[[Minecraft:Nylium]] now decays into netherrack when an [[Minecraft:opaque]] block is placed above it, thus netherrack becomes renewable, as [[Minecraft:warped nylium]] is renewable by [[Minecraft:bartering]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w10a~~\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] no longer pick up netherrack.~~		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w10a\|Warped nylium can no longer be obtained by bartering with piglins, making netherrack no longer renewable.}}
	\|Warped nylium can no longer be obtained by bartering with piglins, making netherrack no longer renewable.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w16a\|Netherrack now generates as part of [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, the latter making netherrack generate in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] for the first time.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w16a\|Netherrack now generates as part of [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, the latter making netherrack generate in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] for the first time.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w22a\|[[Minecraft:Crimson nylium]] and [[Minecraft:warped nylium]] now drop netherrack, unless [[Minecraft:breaking\|broken]] with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]], in which case it drops itself.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}

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	The suitable tool to break netherrack is [[Minecraft:pickaxe]]. Netherrack needs to be broken using a pickaxe, otherwise the breaking time will be higher and the block will drop nothing.		The suitable tool to break netherrack is [[Minecraft:pickaxe]]. Netherrack needs to be broken using a pickaxe, otherwise the breaking time will be higher and the block will drop nothing.
	{{breaking row\|horizontal=1\|Netherrack\|Pickaxe\|Wood}}		{{breaking row\|horizontal=1\|Netherrack\|Pickaxe\|Wood}}
	Netherrack drops itself when it's ~~mined~~.		Netherrack drops itself when it's destroyed.

	=== Natural generation ===		=== Natural generation ===

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	The suitable tool to break netherrack is [[Minecraft:pickaxe]]. Netherrack needs to be broken using a pickaxe, otherwise the breaking time will be higher and the block will drop nothing.		The suitable tool to break netherrack is [[Minecraft:pickaxe]]. Netherrack needs to be broken using a pickaxe, otherwise the breaking time will be higher and the block will drop nothing.
	{{breaking row\|horizontal=1\|Netherrack\|Pickaxe\|Wood}}		{{breaking row\|horizontal=1\|Netherrack\|Pickaxe\|Wood}}
	Netherrack drops itself when it's ~~destroyed~~.		Netherrack drops itself when it's mined.

	=== Natural generation ===		=== Natural generation ===

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	Crimson or warped [[Minecraft:nylium]] transforms into netherrack if a solid, opaque [[Minecraft:block]] is directly above it, or when it is covered by [[Minecraft:snow]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-174639\|\|Snow on top of nylium turns the nylium to netherrack\|WAI}}</ref>		Crimson or warped [[Minecraft:nylium]] transforms into netherrack if a solid, opaque [[Minecraft:block]] is directly above it, or when it is covered by [[Minecraft:snow]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-174639\|\|Snow on top of nylium turns the nylium to netherrack\|WAI}}</ref>

	{{IN\|bedrock}}, netherrack generates as part of [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ portal]]s spawned floating, making netherrack [[Minecraft:Renewable resource\|renewable]].		{{IN\|bedrock}}, netherrack generates as part of [[Minecraft:Nether portal]]s spawned floating, making netherrack [[Minecraft:Renewable resource\|renewable]].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5\|[[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been slightly changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5\|[[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been slightly changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5\|dev=13w01a\|Netherrack can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into a [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ brick]] item, which are used to craft [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ bricks]], just like how [[Minecraft:clay ball]]s can become [[Minecraft:brick]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5\|dev=13w01a\|Netherrack can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into a [[Minecraft:Nether brick]] item, which are used to craft [[Minecraft:Nether bricks]], just like how [[Minecraft:clay ball]]s can become [[Minecraft:brick]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=13w02a\|Netherrack now uses the hellrock.png texture in [[Minecraft:texture pack]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=13w02a\|Netherrack now uses the hellrock.png texture in [[Minecraft:texture pack]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w27b\|The netherrack's texture now randomly rotates depending on position.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w27b\|The netherrack's texture now randomly rotates depending on position.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|console}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|console}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU1\|xbone=CU1\|ps3=1.00\|psvita=1.00\|ps4=1.00\|wiiu=Patch 1\|switch=1.0.1\|[[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png\|32px]] Added netherrack.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU1\|xbone=CU1\|ps3=1.00\|psvita=1.00\|ps4=1.00\|wiiu=Patch 1\|switch=1.0.1\|[[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png\|32px]] Added netherrack.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU9\|xbone=CU1\|ps3=1.00\|psvita=1.00\|ps4=1.00\|wiiu=Patch 1\|switch=1.0.1\|An option to reset [[Minecraft:the Nether]] has been added, making netherrack [[Minecraft:Renewable resource\|renewable]].\|Netherrack can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into a [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ brick]] item, which are used to craft [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ bricks]], just like how [[Minecraft:clay ball]]s can become [[Minecraft:brick]]s}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU9\|xbone=CU1\|ps3=1.00\|psvita=1.00\|ps4=1.00\|wiiu=Patch 1\|switch=1.0.1\|An option to reset [[Minecraft:the Nether]] has been added, making netherrack [[Minecraft:Renewable resource\|renewable]].\|Netherrack can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into a [[Minecraft:Nether brick]] item, which are used to craft [[Minecraft:Nether bricks]], just like how [[Minecraft:clay ball]]s can become [[Minecraft:brick]]s}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU43\|xbone=CU33\|ps3=1.36\|psvita=1.36\|ps4=1.36\|wiiu=Patch 13\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can now pick up netherrack.{{check version\|May have been added in TU46 instead.}}}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU43\|xbone=CU33\|ps3=1.36\|psvita=1.36\|ps4=1.36\|wiiu=Patch 13\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can now pick up netherrack.{{check version\|May have been added in TU46 instead.}}}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=none\|xbone=none\|ps3=none\|psvita=none\|ps4=1.90\|wiiu=none\|switch=none\|[[File:Netherrack JE4 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=none\|xbone=none\|ps3=none\|psvita=none\|ps4=1.90\|wiiu=none\|switch=none\|[[File:Netherrack JE4 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed.}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w16a\|Netherrack now generates as part of [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, the latter making netherrack generate in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] for the first time.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w16a\|Netherrack now generates as part of [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, the latter making netherrack generate in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] for the first time.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|Changed effect from football/regular to slow bouncy.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|Changed effect from football/regular to slow bouncy.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.80\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.80.21\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.80\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.80.21\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Preview 26.30.27\|Netherrack's sulfur cube archetype has been changed from regular to slow bouncy.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Preview 26.30.27\|Netherrack's sulfur cube archetype has been changed from regular to slow bouncy.}}

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	== Obtaining ==		== Obtaining ==
	=== Breaking ===		=== Breaking ===
	The suitable tool to break netherrack is [[Minecraft:pickaxe]]. Netherrack needs to be broken using a pickaxe, otherwise the breaking time ~~increases~~ and the block ~~drops~~ nothing.		The suitable tool to break netherrack is [[Minecraft:pickaxe]]. Netherrack needs to be broken using a pickaxe, otherwise the breaking time will be higher and the block will drop nothing.
	{{breaking row\|horizontal=1\|Netherrack\|Pickaxe\|Wood}}		{{breaking row\|horizontal=1\|Netherrack\|Pickaxe\|Wood}}
	Netherrack drops itself when it's destroyed.		Netherrack drops itself when it's destroyed.

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* The "blood" on the old netherrack texture was originally intended to be red moss.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28440473768\|@PBKelson It does? ;-) It's hard to draw red moss in few pixels.\|Oct 22, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref> Moreover, Notch was stating that Minecraft will remain blood-free shortly before the [[Minecraft:Halloween Update]] release, when the block was added.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28693823783\|@mahouyuki_bot That's a good point..\|Oct 25, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28771764228\|I wont be using the gory texture after all. I want to keep minecraft blood free.\|Oct 26, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28772018815\|@InsanityOnABun there hasn't been blood in MC ever. It's a conscious decision that i forgot when i saw the awesome texture.\|Oct 26, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref>		* The "blood" on the old netherrack texture was originally intended to be red moss.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28440473768\|@PBKelson It does? ;-) It's hard to draw red moss in few pixels.\|Oct 22, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref> Moreover, Notch was stating that Minecraft will remain blood-free shortly before the [[Minecraft:Halloween Update]] release, when the block was added.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28693823783\|@mahouyuki_bot That's a good point..\|Oct 25, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28771764228\|I wont be using the gory texture after all. I want to keep minecraft blood free.\|Oct 26, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28772018815\|@InsanityOnABun there hasn't been blood in MC ever. It's a conscious decision that i forgot when i saw the awesome texture.\|Oct 26, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref>
	* Prior to the addition of item tooltips in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.3]], netherrack was first officially referred to as "netherstone".<ref name="netherstone"/> A [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] article claims "bloodstone" was the original name,<ref>{{mcnet\|block-week-netherrack\|Block of the Week: Netherrack\|April 6, 2018\|Duncan Geere}}</ref> which was only a common fan alias.{{cn\|Link some 2010 wiki diffs maybe}}		* Prior to the addition of item tooltips in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.0]], netherrack was first officially referred to as "netherstone".<ref name="netherstone"/> A [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] article claims "bloodstone" was the original name,<ref>{{mcnet\|block-week-netherrack\|Block of the Week: Netherrack\|April 6, 2018\|Duncan Geere}}</ref> which was only a common fan alias.{{cn\|Link some 2010 wiki diffs maybe}}
	* A [[Minecraft:material reducer]] reveals netherrack to be a volcanic silicate rock rich in mercury.~~{{only~~\|be\|~~ee}}~~		* A [[Minecraft:material reducer]]{{only\|be\|ee}} reveals netherrack to be a volcanic silicate rock rich in mercury.
			* When inquired about the meaning of "rack" in "netherrack" in an email exchange, Jens Bergensten stated that "rack" doesn't mean anything and "netherrack" is just the name of the rock.<ref>"The "rack" in Netherrack doesn't mean anything. Netherrack is just a name of the rock." – [[File:Jeb netherrack email.png\|1px]][[Minecraft::File:Jeb netherrack email.png\|Jens Bergensten via email, March 14, 2014]]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|Changed effect from football/regular to slow bouncy.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Preview 26.30.27\|Netherrack's sulfur cube archetype has been changed from regular to slow bouncy.}}
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	\|Changed breaking and placing sounds.}}		\|Changed breaking and placing sounds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.80\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.80.21\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.80\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.80.21\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* The "blood" on the old netherrack texture was originally intended to be red moss.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28440473768\|@PBKelson It does? ;-) It's hard to draw red moss in few pixels.\|Oct 22, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref> Moreover, Notch was stating that Minecraft will remain blood-free shortly before the [[Minecraft:Halloween Update]] release, when the block was added.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28693823783\|@mahouyuki_bot That's a good point..\|Oct 25, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28771764228\|I wont be using the gory texture after all. I want to keep minecraft blood free.\|Oct 26, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28772018815\|@InsanityOnABun there hasn't been blood in MC ever. It's a conscious decision that i forgot when i saw the awesome texture.\|Oct 26, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref>		* The "blood" on the old netherrack texture was originally intended to be red moss.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28440473768\|@PBKelson It does? ;-) It's hard to draw red moss in few pixels.\|Oct 22, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref> Moreover, Notch was stating that Minecraft will remain blood-free shortly before the [[Minecraft:Halloween Update]] release, when the block was added.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28693823783\|@mahouyuki_bot That's a good point..\|Oct 25, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28771764228\|I wont be using the gory texture after all. I want to keep minecraft blood free.\|Oct 26, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28772018815\|@InsanityOnABun there hasn't been blood in MC ever. It's a conscious decision that i forgot when i saw the awesome texture.\|Oct 26, 2010\|name=[[Minecraft:Markus Persson]]}}</ref>
	* ~~The earliest endorsed term~~ was "netherstone",<ref name="netherstone"/> ~~although~~ "bloodstone" was the original name.<ref>{{~~cite web~~\|~~author=Duncan Greere~~ \|~~title=~~Block of the Week: Netherrack \|~~url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/block-week-netherrack~~ \|~~website=minecraft.net \|date=2018-04-06~~}}</ref>		* Prior to the addition of item tooltips in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.3]], netherrack was first officially referred to as "netherstone".<ref name="netherstone"/> A [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] article claims "bloodstone" was the original name,<ref>{{mcnet\|block-week-netherrack\|Block of the Week: Netherrack\|April 6, 2018\|Duncan Geere}}</ref> which was only a common fan alias.{{cn\|Link some 2010 wiki diffs maybe}}
	* A [[Minecraft:material reducer]] reveals netherrack to be a volcanic silicate rock rich in mercury.{{only\|be\|ee}}		* A [[Minecraft:material reducer]] reveals netherrack to be a volcanic silicate rock rich in mercury.{{only\|be\|ee}}

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	\|light=No		\|light=No
	\|tool=wooden pickaxe		\|tool=wooden pickaxe
	\|renewable=No{{~~only~~\|~~je}}<br>~~Yes~~{{only\|be~~}}		\|renewable={{JEBE\|No\|Yes}}
	\|flammable=No, but burns indefinitely on the top surface		\|flammable=No, but burns indefinitely on the top surface
	\|lavasusceptible=No		\|lavasusceptible=No
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.10\|dev=16w20a\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can now pick up netherrack.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.10\|dev=16w20a\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can now pick up netherrack.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Netherrack JE3.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Netherrack JE3.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w47a\|[[File:Netherrack JE4 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed, once again.}}\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w06a\|Using [[Minecraft:bone meal]] on netherrack can now spread [[Minecraft:nylium]] into it.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w47a\|[[File:Netherrack JE4 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed, once again.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w06a\|Using [[Minecraft:bone meal]] on netherrack can now spread [[Minecraft:nylium]] into it.
	\|New unique [[Minecraft:sound]]s have been added for netherrack.}}		\|New unique [[Minecraft:sound]]s have been added for netherrack.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w07a\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] no longer pick up netherrack.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w07a\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] no longer pick up netherrack.}}
	\|[[Minecraft:~~Warped nylium~~]] ~~has a chance of being offered by~~ [[Minecraft:~~piglin~~]]~~s when~~ [[Minecraft:bartering]]~~, making netherrack renewable~~.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w09a\|[[Minecraft:Nylium]] now decays into netherrack when an [[Minecraft:opaque]] block is placed above it, thus netherrack becomes renewable, as [[Minecraft:warped nylium]] is renewable by [[Minecraft:bartering]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w10a~~\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] no longer pick up netherrack.~~		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w10a\|Warped nylium can no longer be obtained by bartering with piglins, making netherrack no longer renewable.}}
	\|Warped nylium can no longer be obtained by bartering with piglins, making netherrack no longer renewable.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w16a\|Netherrack now generates as part of [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, the latter making netherrack generate in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] for the first time.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w16a\|Netherrack now generates as part of [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, the latter making netherrack generate in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] for the first time.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w22a\|[[Minecraft:Crimson nylium]] and [[Minecraft:warped nylium]] now drop netherrack, unless [[Minecraft:breaking\|broken]] with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]], in which case it drops itself.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}

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	Crimson or warped [[Minecraft:nylium]] transforms into netherrack if a solid, opaque [[Minecraft:block]] is directly above it, or when it is covered by [[Minecraft:snow]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-174639\|\|Snow on top of nylium turns the nylium to netherrack\|WAI}}</ref>		Crimson or warped [[Minecraft:nylium]] transforms into netherrack if a solid, opaque [[Minecraft:block]] is directly above it, or when it is covered by [[Minecraft:snow]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-174639\|\|Snow on top of nylium turns the nylium to netherrack\|WAI}}</ref>

	{{IN\|bedrock}}, netherrack generates as part of [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ portal]]s spawned floating, making netherrack [[Minecraft:Renewable resource\|renewable]].		{{IN\|bedrock}}, netherrack generates as part of [[Minecraft:Nether portal]]s spawned floating, making netherrack [[Minecraft:Renewable resource\|renewable]].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5\|[[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been slightly changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5\|[[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been slightly changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5\|dev=13w01a\|Netherrack can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into a [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ brick]] item, which are used to craft [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ bricks]], just like how [[Minecraft:clay ball]]s can become [[Minecraft:brick]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5\|dev=13w01a\|Netherrack can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into a [[Minecraft:Nether brick]] item, which are used to craft [[Minecraft:Nether bricks]], just like how [[Minecraft:clay ball]]s can become [[Minecraft:brick]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=13w02a\|Netherrack now uses the hellrock.png texture in [[Minecraft:texture pack]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=13w02a\|Netherrack now uses the hellrock.png texture in [[Minecraft:texture pack]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w27b\|The netherrack's texture now randomly rotates depending on position.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w27b\|The netherrack's texture now randomly rotates depending on position.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU1\|xbone=CU1\|ps3=1.00\|psvita=1.00\|ps4=1.00\|wiiu=Patch 1\|switch=1.0.1\|[[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png\|32px]] Added netherrack.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU1\|xbone=CU1\|ps3=1.00\|psvita=1.00\|ps4=1.00\|wiiu=Patch 1\|switch=1.0.1\|[[File:Netherrack JE2 BE1.png\|32px]] Added netherrack.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU9\|xbone=CU1\|ps3=1.00\|psvita=1.00\|ps4=1.00\|wiiu=Patch 1\|switch=1.0.1\|An option to reset [[Minecraft:the Nether]] has been added, making netherrack [[Minecraft:Renewable resource\|renewable]].\|Netherrack can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into a [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ brick]] item, which are used to craft [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ bricks]], just like how [[Minecraft:clay ball]]s can become [[Minecraft:brick]]s}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU9\|xbone=CU1\|ps3=1.00\|psvita=1.00\|ps4=1.00\|wiiu=Patch 1\|switch=1.0.1\|An option to reset [[Minecraft:the Nether]] has been added, making netherrack [[Minecraft:Renewable resource\|renewable]].\|Netherrack can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into a [[Minecraft:Nether brick]] item, which are used to craft [[Minecraft:Nether bricks]], just like how [[Minecraft:clay ball]]s can become [[Minecraft:brick]]s}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU43\|xbone=CU33\|ps3=1.36\|psvita=1.36\|ps4=1.36\|wiiu=Patch 13\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can now pick up netherrack.{{check version\|May have been added in TU46 instead.}}}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU43\|xbone=CU33\|ps3=1.36\|psvita=1.36\|ps4=1.36\|wiiu=Patch 13\|[[Minecraft:Endermen]] can now pick up netherrack.{{check version\|May have been added in TU46 instead.}}}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=none\|xbone=none\|ps3=none\|psvita=none\|ps4=1.90\|wiiu=none\|switch=none\|[[File:Netherrack JE4 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=none\|xbone=none\|ps3=none\|psvita=none\|ps4=1.90\|wiiu=none\|switch=none\|[[File:Netherrack JE4 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of netherrack has been changed.}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w16a\|Netherrack now generates as part of [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, the latter making netherrack generate in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] for the first time.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=20w16a\|Netherrack now generates as part of [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, the latter making netherrack generate in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] for the first time.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|Changed effect from football/regular to slow bouncy.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|Changed effect from football/regular to slow bouncy.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.80\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.80.21\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.80\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.80.21\|Netherrack can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:netherite upgrade]] smithing templates and [[Minecraft:rib armor trim]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb netherrack, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Preview 26.30.27\|Netherrack's sulfur cube archetype has been changed from regular to slow bouncy.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Preview 26.30.27\|Netherrack's sulfur cube archetype has been changed from regular to slow bouncy.}}