DIRECT ANSWER
The short answer
Mine Andesite with a suitable pickaxe, check whether Silk Touch changes the drop, and process one sample before using rare material in bulk.
PREPARATION
Exactly what you need
- Primary tool: Pickaxe
- Coordinates or the related structure location
- Torches, food, and location-appropriate safety gear
Where to find or obtain it
- Mine Andesite with a suitable pickaxe, check whether Silk Touch changes the drop, and process one sample before using rare material in bulk.
- both Java and Bedrock Editions
EXACT METHOD
Step-by-step method
- Identify the source or locationUse the block identifier, biome, and related structure to narrow the search.
- Prepare the correct toolThe primary tool is Pickaxe. Check Silk Touch and Fortune behavior before breaking a valuable block.
- Harvest safelyInspect adjacent blocks, drops, and lava or fall hazards; then break the block and collect the drop immediately.
SAFETY & EFFICIENCY
Mistakes and dangers
- Recheck the required tool and enchantment before breaking a rare block.
- Deep or suspended blocks may hide lava, a fall, or item-burning hazards.
PLAYER-TESTED TIPS
Test a small, inexpensive version first.
A spare tool and empty inventory space usually save more time than raw speed.
Version notes
This block entry targets Minecraft 1.21.8 and both Java and Bedrock Editions. Coordinates, drop rates, and some mechanics can differ between Java and Bedrock.
Java Edition1.21.8Verified source data
Bedrock Edition1.21.8Mechanics may vary
Sources and verification
Facts are summarized and cross-checked; source pages remain linked for exact tables, edition differences, and future updates.