Sandstone

Sandstone is a solid block. It is found naturally at the bottom of sand stacks, and can also be crafted from sand.

Chiseled sandstone is a decorative form of sandstone with a Creeper face and various small carvings on it. They are found in desert temples or wells.

Smooth sandstone is a decorative form of sandstone with a smoother texture. Like chiseled sandstone, it is found in a desert temple or a desert well, but it is also found in NPC villages in deserts.

Obtaining
Sandstone can be mined with any pickaxe.

Natural generation
Sandstone normally appears at the lowest levels of sandy areas (deserts, beaches, etc.) and supports the sand above it, but if a lake is generated there, air may replace the sandstone and result in volumes of unsupported sand which will collapse if disturbed. The sandstone layer in sandy biomes forms “stalactites” on the bottom, which penetrate the stone below or hang down into caves or ravines.

Usage
Unlike sand, sandstone is not affected by gravity, and it will not fall if placed without a supporting block underneath it.

Trivia

 * Sandstone appears grey on a Map, making it look like Stone.
 * In Pocket Edition, sandstone stairs are called “Sand Stone Stairs”.