Calcite
A white-gray block that forms the middle layer of amethyst geodes between the smooth basalt shell and amethyst interior. It is purely decorative and has a chalky texture.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.17
Item ID
Item IDcalcite
Overview
Calcite is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Calcite. This item was added to the game in version 1.17.
In this database, Calcite sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Calcite 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
Notes
Has no crafting recipe; obtained only by mining geodes with any pickaxe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Calcite in Minecraft?
Calcite is obtained through mining. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Calcite used for?
A white-gray block that forms the middle layer of amethyst geodes between the smooth basalt shell and amethyst interior. It is purely decorative and has a chalky texture.
How many Calcite can you stack?
Calcite stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Calcite be enchanted?
No. Calcite cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Calcite added to Minecraft?
Calcite was added in version 1.17 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.