Discover Hidden Crystal Riches with the More Geodes Mod
When the Caves and Cliffs update introduced amethyst geodes, it gave Minecraft a new reason to dig deep and explore underground formations. The More Geodes mod takes that concept and expands it dramatically, adding emerald, quartz, diamond, echo, and lapis lazuli geodes, plus surface-dwelling gypsum roses and handy locator tools. Whether you are tired of trading endlessly for emeralds or want a renewable source of echo shards, this mod transforms how you gather precious resources.
What Is the More Geodes Mod?
Created by TheDeathlyCow, More Geodes is a Fabric mod that introduces several new geode types to your world, each with unique generation rules, materials, and growth mechanics. Beyond simply adding more crystals to mine, it encourages exploration, automates resource farming, and even brings redstone functionality to quartz crystals. The mod also includes optional datapack addons for players who want to tweak ore generation or make budding blocks silk-touchable. If you enjoy modded Minecraft that feels like a natural extension of vanilla, this one belongs in your mods folder.
Types of Geodes and Their Unique Features
Emerald Geodes – A New Way to Farm Emeralds
Emerald geodes generate at high elevations throughout the Overworld, with the highest concentration in mountain-type biomes. They are encased in calcite and smooth basalt, just like amethyst geodes, and contain budding emerald blocks that grow emerald crystal buds. Harvesting these buds drops emeralds, giving you an automateable alternative to endless villager trading. Iron golems even guard these geodes near villages, adding a touch of worldbuilding to your mining trips.
Quartz Geodes – Nether’s Redstone Clocks
Quartz geodes are exclusive to the Nether and replace calcite with tuff. Their buds possess a special oscillator property: when powered with an external redstone signal, they pulse on and off, emitting a signal like a redstone clock. The frequency of these pulses increases as the crystal grows, making them a fascinating component for compact redstone contraptions. You will find these geodes tucked under overhangs in soul sand valleys, waiting to be harnessed.
Diamond Geodes – Carbon Treasure Boxes
Think of diamond geodes as small goody boxes you occasionally stumble upon while mining. They lack a budding block, so diamonds cannot be farmed like in other geodes. Instead, they contain a single cluster type that drops one diamond when broken, scaling with fortune. These geodes generate flooded and feature deepslate coal ore in place of calcite, a nod to real-world carbon deposits. Draining one feels like uncovering a buried treasure chest.
Echo Geodes – Renewably Echo Shards in the Deep Dark
Deep within the Deep Dark biome, echo geodes offer a renewable source of echo shards. They generate with an outer layer of blackstone, a middle layer of sculk, and an inner core of echo blocks. Budding echo blocks and echo crystals behave much like their amethyst counterparts, except they echo whenever they make a sound. The Warden itself blocks entry to these geodes, so tread carefully if you want to harvest them.
Lapis Lazuli Geodes – Desert Riches with Pyrite
Lapis lazuli geodes appear abundantly in deserts and at shallow depths elsewhere. Instead of calcite, they feature a middle layer of pyrite, commonly known as fool’s gold. Pyrite can be crafted into stairs, slabs, and walls, and even bartered with piglins. Small lapis buds drop chunks of pyrite when mined, giving you a reason to farm them over the clusters. Spotting one on the side of a desert cave entrance is a rewarding sight.
Gypsum Roses – Surface Crystals for Decoration and Utility
Based on real-life desert roses, gypsum roses grow on the surface of deserts and badlands. These crystals can become much larger than other types and are harvested for gypsum shards, which can be composted or crafted into sand. You can also cut them into a new decorative block set or use them to craft the Crystal Locator. Patches of these pale, intricate formations add a unique aesthetic to arid biomes.
Locating Geodes and Ores with New Tools
Finding specific geodes can be a challenge, but the Crystal Locator makes it straightforward. Crafted with four gypsum shards and two sticks, this item can be tuned to amethyst, emerald, quartz, lapis lazuli, diamond, or echo geodes. When used, it causes nearby crystal clusters or buds of the corresponding type to glow briefly and emit a dinging sound. The mod also integrates with Spectrum’s geodes for extra compatibility. For late-game ore hunting, the Echo Locator is tuned to ore frequencies and helps reveal those pesky resources hidden just inside cave walls or mineshafts.
Optional Datapack Addons for Customization
Two optional datapack addons let you tailor the experience. The first disables emerald and quartz ore generation entirely, making geodes the only mining source for those resources. The second makes budding amethyst, budding echo, budding emerald, and budding quartz blocks drop themselves when mined with silk touch, opening up new possibilities for base decoration and crystal farms. Both can be downloaded from the mod’s GitHub releases page.
Installation and Requirements
More Geodes requires Fabric API to run. If you are using Quilt, you will need Quilted Fabric API or the Quilt Standard Library instead. Getting the mod into your game is straightforward, especially if you use the foxygame.net launcher — a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods right from the menu, making mod management a breeze. Simply search for More Geodes in the launcher’s built-in mod browser, install it alongside its dependencies, and you are ready to explore a world filled with crystal wonders.
Conclusion
More Geodes breathes new life into Minecraft’s underground by adding diverse geode types that reward exploration, encourage automation, and provide renewable resources that were once limited. From the redstone-powered quartz crystals of the Nether to the echo shard farms of the Deep Dark, this mod expands the game in a way that feels both balanced and exciting. Whether you are a builder looking for new decorative blocks or a technical player seeking efficient farms, More Geodes is a gem worth adding to your next adventure.