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Calcite

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Calcite
Calcite.png: Infobox image for Minecraft block 'Calcite'
Invicon Calcite.png: Inventory sprite for Calcite in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Calcite
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Calcite is a block exclusively found in geodes and stony peaks.

Obtaining

Breaking

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 (sec)[A]
Default 3.75
ItemSprite wooden-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for wooden-pickaxe in MinecraftWooden 0.6
ItemSprite stone-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for stone-pickaxe in MinecraftStone 0.3
ItemSprite copper-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for copper-pickaxe in MinecraftCopper 0.25
ItemSprite iron-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for iron-pickaxe in MinecraftIron 0.2
ItemSprite diamond-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for diamond-pickaxe in MinecraftDiamond 0.15
ItemSprite netherite-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for netherite-pickaxe in MinecraftNetherite 0.15
ItemSprite golden-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for golden-pickaxe in MinecraftGolden 0.1
Options
Efficiency
000
Haste
001
1JEBE
Legend
  • incorrect tool, drops nothing
  • correct tool, drops nothing or something other than the block itself
  • correct tool, drops the block itself
  • italicized can be instant mined
  1. ↑ These durations ignore any other influential factors (e.g., Mining Fatigue) and are measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Mining efficiency.

Natural generation

Calcite generates naturally as part of the structure of amethyst geodes, between the smooth basalt and block of amethyst layers. It also generates in the stony peaks in strips.

Usage

Calcite is used for decoration. It has lower blast resistance and hardness than most other stone-related blocks.

Sounds

Java Edition:

BlockSprite calcite.png: Sprite image for calcite in Minecraft calcite sound type
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokenblock.calcite.breaksubtitles.block.generic.break​0.90.816
​Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedblock.calcite.placesubtitles.block.generic.place​0.940.816
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenblock.calcite.hitsubtitles.block.generic.hit​0.250.516
​Something falls on a blockEntity-DependentFalling on the block with fall damageblock.calcite.fallsubtitles.block.generic.fall​0.50.7516
​FootstepsEntity-DependentWalking on the blockblock.calcite.stepsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.151.016

Bedrock Edition:

BlockSprite calcite.png: Sprite image for calcite in Minecraft calcite sound type
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitch
​ ?BlocksOnce the block has brokenbreak.calcite​ ?0.90.8
​ ?BlocksWhen the block is placedplace.calcite​ ?0.941.0
​ ?BlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenhit.calcite​ ?1.01.0
​ ?PlayersFalling on the block with fall damagefall.calcite​ ?1.01.0
​ ?PlayersWalking on the blockstep.calcite​ ?1.01.0
​ ?PlayersJumping from the blockstep.calcite​ ?1.01.0
​ ?PlayersFalling on the block without fall damagestep.calcite​ ?1.01.0

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormBlock tags Translation key
BlockSprite calcite.png: Sprite image for calcite in Minecraft CalcitecalciteBlock & Itemmineable/pickaxe block.minecraft.calcite

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormItem ID[i 1] Translation key
BlockSprite calcite.png: Sprite image for calcite in Minecraft Calcitecalcite581Block & Giveable Item[i 2]Identical[i 3]
(Numeric: -326)		 tile.calcite.name
  1. ↑ ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.
  2. ↑ Available with /give command.
  3. ↑ The block's direct item form has the same ID as the block.

Videos

History

Announcement

October 3, 2020 Calcite is shown unnamed at Minecraft Live 2020 as part of an amethyst geode.

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.1720w45a Added calcite.
20w46a The texture of calcite has now been changed.
21w11a Changed lighting.
1.18experimental snapshot 4Calcite now generates as strips on stony peaks.
21w39a Changed lighting, closer resembling Bedrock Edition.
26.2snap1Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb calcite, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.
snap6Changed effect from football/regular to slow bouncy.

Bedrock Edition

Bedrock Edition
1.17.0
Experiment
Caves and Cliffs		beta 1.17.0.50 Added calcite.
1.17.0beta 1.17.0.52Calcite is no longer available only through Experimental Gameplay.
1.17.40
Experiment
Caves and Cliffs		beta 1.17.40.21Calcite now generates as layers on stony peaks.
26.20
Experiment
Drop 2 of 2026		Preview 26.20.23Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb calcite, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.
26.30Preview 26.30.20Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.
Preview 26.30.27Calcite's sulfur cube archetype has been changed from regular to slow bouncy.

Issues

Issues relating to "Calcite" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Trivia

Real life calcite is the most stable form of calcium carbonate and a common mineral.

Screenshots

  • Close view at calcite during development.
    Close view at calcite during development.
  • Calcite found in a stony peaks biome.
    Calcite found in a stony peaks biome.

Sources