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Quick answer
- Geodes generate underground between Y -58 and 30.
- Crystals grow on
Budding amethyst. Mine a full Amethyst cluster for shards. - Use shards for a
Spyglass, 
Tinted glass and allay duplication.
Geodes are big round crystal caves. They look amazing, and they're a renewable source of amethyst.
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Spotting a geode
Geodes have three layers: 
Smooth basalt outside, then Calcite, then amethyst inside. If you see smooth basalt in a cave wall, dig in.
How crystals grow
- Small bud
- Medium bud
- Large bud
- Amethyst cluster, fully grown
Only full clusters drop shards, so leave buds to grow.
Don't break budding amethystBudding amethyst can't be picked up, even with Silk Touch. Break it and it's gone forever.
What shards make
| Item | Recipe |
|---|---|
| Spyglass | 1 shard + 2 copper ingots |
| Tinted glass | 4 shards + 1 glass (makes 2) |
| Block of amethyst | 4 shards |
AllaysGive an amethyst shard to a dancing allay to duplicate it.
Cheat sheet
- Y -58 to 30, look for smooth basalt
- Only full clusters drop shards
- Budding amethyst can't be moved
- Spyglass: 1 shard + 2 copper
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