Introduced as part of Minecraft’s massive 1.17 Caves & Cliffs update, Amethyst can now be found naturally in geodes which spawn underground in player worlds.
But what exactly is the semi-precious gemstone used for? What are its applications?
As of now, Amethyst shards only have three uses in Minecraft after being harvested from the geode. These shards can be used to craft Amethyst blocks for building and decoration, tinted glass for decoration and the blocking of light, and Spyglasses which players can use to view faraway objects.
While this seems like a limited array of uses, Mojang will likely expand on Amethyst’s use in future updates. The Caves & Cliffs update was just the tip of the iceberg for much of the new content.
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