The heavy core item is not easily recognizable in first person view when held by the player because the item is placed very close to the camera, not displaying much detail. This issue is very similar to MC-91869, and it seems both items both share the same item model.
Steps to Reproduce:
Hold a heavy core item in first-person.
→ ❌ The item is held very low down, with only 2 faces visible to the player.
→ ✔ Similar to other smaller square items such as the conduit, the item would properly display it's 3D model to the player.
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Heavy Core:
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Conduit (for comparison):
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Can confirm.

Heavy core is not in 1.20.4.