Amethyst Cluster
minecraft:amethyst_clusterAmethyst Cluster is the fourth and final growth stage of amethyst buds, forming on budding amethyst blocks inside amethyst geodes. Mining it with a pickaxe drops four amethyst shards, and it emits a light level of 5. It also produces chiming sounds and can be enhanced with Fortune or collected whole with Silk Touch.
FAQ
How does an Amethyst Cluster form?
It grows on budding amethyst blocks through four stages, from small bud to medium bud to large bud to full cluster, over roughly 2 hours 16 minutes of random ticks.
What does an Amethyst Cluster drop?
Mined with a pickaxe it drops 4 amethyst shards; using other tools drops 2, and Fortune III can raise the drop up to 16.
Can you collect the cluster block itself?
Yes, mining it with a Silk Touch pickaxe drops the amethyst cluster block instead of shards.
Does an Amethyst Cluster give off light?
Yes, it emits a light level of 5, the highest of any naturally minable block.