Amethyst Block
A decorative block made from four amethyst shards that produces chime-like sounds when walked on or broken. It generates as part of amethyst geodes deep underground.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.17
Item ID
Item IDamethyst_block
Overview
Amethyst Block is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining and crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Amethyst Block. This item was added to the game in version 1.17.
In this database, Amethyst Block sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Amethyst Block stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
How to Obtain
- Mining
- Crafting
Notes
Crafted from 4 Amethyst Shards in a 2x2 square. Requires any pickaxe to drop when mined.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Amethyst Block in Minecraft?
Amethyst Block is obtained through mining and crafting it. A full step-by-step crafting recipe is available on the linked crafting guide.
What is Amethyst Block used for?
A decorative block made from four amethyst shards that produces chime-like sounds when walked on or broken. It generates as part of amethyst geodes deep underground.
How many Amethyst Block can you stack?
Amethyst Block stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Amethyst Block be enchanted?
No. Amethyst Block cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Amethyst Block added to Minecraft?
Amethyst Block was added in version 1.17 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.