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Block of Amethyst in Minecraft

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To craft Block of Amethyst, combine 4 Amethyst Shard in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.

Type
Block
Stack size
Up to 64
Craftable
Yes
Best tool
Pickaxe
Blast resistance
1.5

How to craft Block of Amethyst

You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.

Amethyst ShardAmethyst Shard
Amethyst ShardAmethyst Shard

How to mine Block of Amethyst

The best tool for Block of Amethyst is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 1.5, it is quick to break.

PropertyValue
Best toolPickaxe
Minimum tier to dropWooden
Hardness1.5
Blast resistance1.5
Light levelNone
TransparentNo

Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.

Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

How do you craft Block of Amethyst in Minecraft?
Combine 4 Amethyst Shard in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Block of Amethyst?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.