Description
Budding Amethyst is a special block found inside geodes that slowly grows amethyst clusters over time. It has a rough rocky look with faint purple tones that hint at the valuable crystals it spawns. The block is unique because it is the only source of natural amethyst cluster growth and so it becomes a key resource for players who want amethyst shards and crystals for crafting and decoration. Budding Amethyst does not drop itself when broken so you must mine around it and harvest the clusters it produces rather than moving the block. Over time small amethyst buds will grow on the face of the block and then develop into full clusters that you can mine to collect shards. Because the growth is gradual many players set up farms inside geodes to harvest amethyst over time which yields a steady supply of supplies for crafting tinted glass telescopes and decorative blocks. The block also has a distinct visual appeal in builds that feature natural crystal formations and it helps make geodes feel like living mineral pockets that regenerate slowly.
What is Budding Amethyst?
Budding Amethyst is a block that slowly produces amethyst clusters which can be mined for amethyst shards. It functions as a living mineral source rather than a typical building block. The block itself cannot be picked up by breaking it and retains its ability to grow more clusters making it ideal for sustainable amethyst farming when left in place.
Where to find Budding Amethyst
Budding Amethyst is found inside amethyst geodes which generate underground in a range of biomes. These geodes are hollow spheres with layered walls and a cavity in the middle where crystals and budding amethyst blocks appear. To find them explore caves and underground tunnels and listen for unique sounds and look for purple colouring on stone and dripstone that hint at a nearby geode. Geodes are rare but when you find one they are a reliable source of amethyst material.
How to get Budding Amethyst
You do not pick up the Budding Amethyst block by breaking it because it does not drop. To get amethyst shards you mine the clusters that grow on its surface with a tool that will drop amethyst shards. Gather amethyst shards to craft items and decorative blocks. If you want to move budding amethyst you must locate another geode or recreate similar conditions because the block cannot be collected directly. In creative mode the block is available from the inventory for display and experimental builds.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in the Caves and Cliffs update which introduced amethyst geodes
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:budding_amethyst 1
How to use Budding Amethyst
Use Budding Amethyst as the core of a simple farming setup inside a geode to harvest amethyst clusters over time. Place hoppers and collection systems nearby and mine clusters when they reach full size to gather shards. You can use the shards to make tinted glass decorative blocks and to craft a spyglass. Many players build small protective rooms around geodes to let the budding amethyst regenerate while keeping it safe from accidental mining. Because it is a renewable source of amethyst materials it is a valuable block for long term decoration and crafting.
Recipes for Budding Amethyst
This item cannot be crafted.