Amethyst Shard
A crystalline item dropped by breaking amethyst clusters, used to craft tinted glass, spyglasses and amethyst blocks. It is found in amethyst geodes underground.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.17
Item ID
Item IDamethyst_shard
Overview
Amethyst Shard is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Amethyst Shard. This item was added to the game in version 1.17.
In this database, Amethyst Shard sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Amethyst Shard additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Spyglass.
Used to Craft
Amethyst Shard is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
SpyglassHow to Obtain
- Mining
Notes
Used with glass to craft Tinted Glass and with copper ingots to craft a Spyglass.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Amethyst Shard in Minecraft?
Amethyst Shard is obtained through mining. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Amethyst Shard used for?
Amethyst Shard is a crafting ingredient used to make Spyglass.
How many Amethyst Shard can you stack?
Amethyst Shard stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Amethyst Shard be enchanted?
No. Amethyst Shard cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Amethyst Shard added to Minecraft?
Amethyst Shard was added in version 1.17 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.