Description
A medium amethyst bud is the middle stage of growth for an amethyst cluster and it appears on budding amethyst blocks as they develop. It looks like a small crystalline node with a bright purple shimmer that is used mainly for decoration and for cultivating full amethyst clusters which yield valuable amethyst shards. The bud is part of the growth cycle which starts with a small bud then becomes a medium bud and finally the full amethyst cluster. Players who farm amethyst often use medium buds as indicators that their budding amethyst blocks are healthy and that the final harvest is approaching. The medium bud does not drop shards but when the growth completes you can harvest an amethyst cluster to obtain shards used for crafting and for decorative purposes. Building amethyst farms requires understanding how many ticks it takes for buds to grow and then for clusters to form. Because amethyst has a crystalline reflective look it is popular in decorative rooms, in magical themed builds and in craft rooms where crystals and light are part of the atmosphere. The medium bud stage is an important part of the cycle and a sign that a player is managing a successful amethyst farm.
What is Medium Amethyst Bud?
A medium amethyst bud is an intermediate growth stage on a budding amethyst block that will grow into a full amethyst cluster over time. It is mainly a visual stage used to indicate progress towards harvest and it is part of the farming cycle of amethyst.
Where to find Medium Amethyst Bud
Medium buds appear naturally on budding amethyst blocks in geodes and in player grown amethyst farms. They start as small buds and grow into medium and then into full clusters when conditions are right, which makes them a common sight near placed budding amethyst blocks.
How to get Medium Amethyst Bud
You do not directly craft medium buds. They appear naturally as part of the amethyst growth cycle once you place a budding amethyst block. To get the final product harvest the full cluster when it forms to receive amethyst shards. Manage budding amethyst blocks in your farm to encourage growth and maintain spacing to avoid blocking growth with other blocks.
Release Information
First introduced: Amethyst growth stages were added with geode content to support crystal farming
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:medium_amethyst_bud 64
How to use Medium Amethyst Bud
Use the medium bud as a signal that growth is progressing. Wait for the final cluster to form and then harvest the cluster with the correct tool to collect shards. Medium buds are decorative and can be used to show progress in a farm area or to add crystal detail to a space while you wait for them to mature to full clusters.
Recipes for Medium Amethyst Bud
This item cannot be crafted.