Sand

Sand is a block that occurs naturally in Deserts and Beaches. It is one of a few blocks that obey gravity; that is, when there is no solid block under a sand block, it will fall until it hits one.

Sand can be harvested without any tools, though using a Shovel will speed up the process. When using a Shovel to dig a naturally generated Sand block, the player will be awarded 40 Excavation experience.

When placed in a Furnace or similar, Sand is smelted into Glass, a useful building and crafting block.

Sand can also be crafted into Sandstone, which appears similar to Sand yet does not obey gravity.

Using a Macerator, Cobblestone can be turned into Sand. As Cobblestone is renewable, this means that Sand is also renewable.

Sand is also the only block a Cactus can be placed on.