Calcite
This article describes content that may be included in Java Edition.
This content has appeared in Java Edition 1.17 development versions, but the full update containing it has not been released yet.
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This article describes a feature planned for Bedrock Edition.
It has not appeared in any development versions yet, but is planned to be included in Bedrock Edition 1.17.0.
Calcite
| Renewable |
No |
|---|---|
| Stackable |
Yes (64) |
| Tool | |
| Blast resistance |
0.75 |
| Hardness |
0.75 |
| Luminant |
No |
| Transparent |
No |
| Flammable |
No |
| Catches fire from lava |
No |
Calcite is a carbonate mineral found as part of amethyst geodes.
Contents
Obtaining[edit]
Breaking[edit]
Calcite drops as an item if mined by any pickaxe. If mined without a pickaxe, it drops nothing.
| Block | Calcite | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 0.75 | |
| Tool | ||
| Breaking time[A] | ||
| Default | 3.75 | |
| Wooden | 0.6 | |
| Stone | 0.3 | |
| Iron | 0.2 | |
| Diamond | 0.15 | |
| Netherite | 0.15 | |
| Golden | 0.1 | |
- ↑ Times are for unenchanted tools as wielded by players with no status effects, measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.
Natural generation[edit]
Calcite generates naturally as part of the structure of amethyst geodes, between the smooth basalt and block of amethyst layers.
Usage[edit]
Calcite is currently used only for decoration.
Sounds[edit]
| Sound | Subtitle | Source | Description | Namespaced ID | Translation key | Volume | Pitch | Attenuation distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block broken | Blocks | Once the block has broken | block.calcite.break | subtitles.block.generic.break | ? | ? | ? | |
| None[sound 1] | Blocks | Falling on the block with fall damage | block.calcite.fall | None[sound 1] | ? | ? | ? | |
| Block breaking | Blocks | While the block is in the process of being broken | block.calcite.hit | subtitles.block.generic.hit | ? | ? | ? | |
| Block placed | Blocks | When the block is placed | block.calcite.place | subtitles.block.generic.place | ? | ? | ? | |
| Footsteps | Blocks | Walking on the block | block.calcite.step | subtitles.block.generic.footsteps | ? | ? | ? |
Bedrock Edition:[more information needed]
Data values[edit]
ID[edit]
| Name | Namespaced ID | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcite | calcite | Block & Item | block.minecraft.calcite |
History[edit]
| October 3, 2020 |  Calcite is shown unnamed at Minecraft Live 2020 as part of geodes. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Java Edition | |||||
| 1.17 | 20w45a | Added calcite. | |||
| 20w46a | The texture of calcite has now been changed. | ||||
