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Minecraft Update 1.20: New Amethyst Mining Location Revealed (You Won’t Guess)
Players are hunting fresh caves and deepslate seams. This update shakes up gem collecting and world design.
Minecraft Update 1.20: New Amethyst Mining Location Revealed (You Won’t Guess) is pocket geodes above y=-50.
These hollow rocks hold amethyst blocks, budding amethyst, and three stages of growth. Studies indicate geodes create dramatic mining goals for veterans and newcomers.
How the new caves change your routine
Underground, larger cave systems connect to geodes more often. Research shows exposed amethyst clusters make enchanting and crafting feel faster.
Why this matters for your worlds
Geodes sit near lush caves and oceans, changing local ores. You can rush amethyst farms or keep exploration slow and risky.
- Why do geodes rarely spawn under villages?
Large caves under villages get replaced, so geodes almost never appear there.
- Can you find geodes in old worlds?
Yes, they generate where caves meet deepslate, even without a new world.
