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Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul
Ametista do Sul, RS
Amethyst capital mine tours
Crystal locality Source-confirmed findsLicence or permit
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and minerals
GeodesAlso reported: citrine.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0), W.carter (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Why this spot
Rockhounding locality: Brazil's amethyst capital, underground galleries up to 800 m worked since the 1930s, mines now run guided tourist visits
Active amethyst production and mine tourism documented on Wikipedia (en and pt); COOGAMAI cooperative, amethyst-lined church and pyramid confirm the industry
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Underground galleries: hard hats required on toursUneven wet floors
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.