Where can I find amethyst blocks in Minecraft?

Amethyst blocks spawn inside geodes underground in the Overworld. You'll find them below Y-level 30, usually within cave systems or while mining. They're in the inner layer of the geode surrounded by calcite.

What pickaxe do I need to mine amethyst blocks?

Any pickaxe will work to mine amethyst blocks. Without a pickaxe, the block won't drop. Stone pickaxe is the minimum, but iron or diamond is faster.

Can I craft an amethyst block from shards?

Yes. Arrange 4 amethyst shards in a 2x2 pattern on a crafting table. You get 1 amethyst block from the recipe.

What versions of Minecraft have amethyst blocks?

Amethyst blocks were added in the Caves and Cliffs update (1.17). They're available in Java Edition 1.17 and later, plus all modern versions of Bedrock Edition.

Do amethyst blocks have any special properties?

Yes. They make pleasant chiming sounds when you walk on them, place them, or hit them with projectiles. This makes them popular for building and decoration.

Block of Amethyst - Minecraft Crafting Guide

The Block of Amethyst was added in the Caves and Cliffs update and it’s one of the coolest decorative blocks in Minecraft. These blocks produce beautiful chiming sounds whenever you walk on them, break them, or hit them with a projectile. You can either craft them from amethyst shards or mine them directly from geodes.

Finding Amethyst Blocks in Creative Mode

Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Creative Mode, you can find amethyst blocks in different menu locations depending on your Minecraft version:

Minecraft Version	Menu Location
1.17 – 1.19.2	Building Blocks
1.19.3+	Natural Blocks

How to Craft a Block of Amethyst

What You Need

To craft a block of amethyst, you’ll need 4 amethyst shards. You can get these by mining budding amethyst blocks or amethyst clusters with a pickaxe.

Crafting Recipe

Open your crafting table and place the 4 amethyst shards in a 2×2 pattern:

First row: 1 shard in the left box, 1 shard in the middle box
Second row: 1 shard in the left box, 1 shard in the middle box
The right column stays empty

Once you have the correct pattern, the amethyst block will appear in the result box. Move it to your inventory and you’re done.

Mining Amethyst Blocks from Geodes

Locating a Geode

Amethyst geodes spawn underground in the Overworld. You’ll usually find them while exploring cave systems or mining below Y-level 30. Geodes have three layers: a smooth basalt shell on the outside, calcite in the middle, and amethyst blocks inside.

Mining Tips

You need a pickaxe to mine amethyst blocks. Any pickaxe works, but using iron or better will speed things up. Without a pickaxe, the block won’t drop anything.

Mine the amethyst blocks from the inner layer of the geode. The block will drop a smaller amethyst block that you can pick up and add to your inventory.

Platform Controls

Java Edition: Left click and hold on the block
Pocket Edition: Tap and hold on the block
Xbox One: Hold RT button
PlayStation 4: Hold R2 button
Nintendo Switch: Hold ZR button
Windows 10 Edition: Left click and hold on the block

Item Details

Java Edition

Name	ID	Stack Size	Versions
Block of Amethyst	minecraft:amethyst_block	64	1.17+

Give Command

To get an amethyst block in creative or with commands:

/give @p amethyst_block 1

Block of Amethyst – Minecraft Crafting Guide