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.
Breaking Calcite works against a hardness of 0.75. Calcite takes the same 0.75 from an explosion. A pickaxe makes Calcite quick, and even the cheapest one still drops it.
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. You mine Calcite rather than craft it, and a pickaxe is what the block asks for.
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 goes 64 to the slot, which works out at 1,728 in a full shulker box.
How long does Calcite take to break?
Calcite is hardness 0.75, blast resistance 0.75. Both being equal is the usual case; only blocks meant to hold off explosives get a higher second number. A pickaxe makes Calcite quick, and even the cheapest one still drops it. The Java 26.2 files are where the numbers on Calcite come from.
When was Calcite added to Minecraft?
Calcite was added in version 1.17.