CurseForge · Minecraft mod
BuddingCrystals
Renewable crystal resource farming in the Budding Amethyst style
Quick answer
Which BuddingCrystals release should I use?
BuddingCrystals-5.0.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is BuddingCrystals required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does BuddingCrystals-5.0.0.jar need?
BuddingCrystals-5.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add BuddingCrystals without breaking your instance.
Built for BuddingCrystals-5.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use BuddingCrystals-5.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside BuddingCrystals-5.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does BuddingCrystals add?
BuddingCrystals
BuddingCrystals allows growing crystalline resources in the way Budding Amethysts work and also makes Amethyst renewable by making its budding block craftable.

Content
The following vanilla resources are currently builtin to the mod:
- Redstone
- Diamond
- Emerald
- Lapis Lazuli
- Glowstone
- Nether Quartz
- Prismarine
The following mods and modded resources are currently builtin to the mod:
- Applied Energistics 2
- Certus Quartz
- Fluix
- Mekanism
- Salt
- Fluorite
Custom crystals
Custom crystals can be defined by adding a JSON file to the buddingcrystals folder in the game directory. This folder will be created when the mod is loaded for the first time. The format of the JSON file can be found in the wiki linked at the top. Please keep in mind that the server and client need exactly the same files for the client to be able to connect to the server.
Configuration
The recipes for the budding blocks from builtin materials can be individually disabled in the common config file.
Disclaimer
This mod is currently completely unbalanced. The growth chances and drops of all crystals are equivalent to those of vanilla Amethysts:
- 1/5 chance to grow on a random tick
- 2 crystals dropped from a crystal cluster when mined or blown up
- 4 crystals dropped from a crystal cluster when mined with a tool which is tagged with
minecraft:cluster_max_harvestables
If you have ideas for the balancing, please feel free to suggest it on the GitHub repository.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
BuddingCrystals by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.3
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.19.1
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
BuddingCrystals versions and loaders
BuddingCrystals-5.0.0.jar
22 Apr 2025
BuddingCrystals-3.0.1.jar
18 Aug 2024
BuddingCrystals-4.0.0.jar
5 Dec 2023
BuddingCrystals-3.0.0.jar
19 Jun 2023
BuddingCrystals-4.0.0.jar
18 Mar 2023
BuddingCrystals-3.0.1.jar
17 Mar 2023
BuddingCrystals-2.1.3.jar
17 Mar 2023
BuddingCrystals-1.1.3.jar
17 Mar 2023
BuddingCrystals-3.0.0.jar
2 Mar 2023
BuddingCrystals-2.1.2.jar
2 Mar 2023
BuddingCrystals-1.1.2.jar
2 Mar 2023
BuddingCrystals-2.1.0.jar
22 Jul 2022
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.