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Amethyst is one of the most abundant crystals in the world, but the most prized pieces can cost almost a million dollars. Some of the world's largest amethyst geodes come out of Artigas, Uruguay.

Here's how to find Amethyst Geodes and obtain Amethyst Shards to use in your Minecraft crafting. To find an Amethyst Geode in Minecraft, it’s best to just go underground and start mining.