Amethyst mine visit some pics

[Rumblebelly]

hello all,

we visited Amethyst mine panorama in Thunder Bay and it was advertised correctly. Gorgeous amethyst all over the dig site! I had to sit a catch my breath many times because it was overwhelming at all of the stones. I've been cleaning out my bucket and found about 5 specimens with what looks like gold flakes in them. They are not magnetic (pyrite). I will post more pictures soon for my bigger specimens, waiting for a sunny day.

one picture is a sample of the light and dark varities collect. we have about 150 pieces.

the other is a display of nice colored chips and points with a rose quartz (purchased) in the middle

worth the visit, drive, and cost.

enjoy

Rumblebelly

 

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[mamabear]

I would love to go there. How much was it to dig?

 

[StoneWhisper]

Yep I've heard many good things about thunder bay.. Was hoping to take a trip up there one day.. Thou i have a question for you.. I know that there is a north American Amythist mine there.. but the first images shows a much darker Amy with chevrons (white lines) running through it.. These veritys of stoens are more common in Brazil or South Afrca. Was it possiabel that you: Actually did some digging for these amy's or was there preseeded buckets available for sale?.. Not douting your finds.. but most are the pale colors Amys. (North American Verity)

 

[Bajahunter]

Wizard, those look very much like the amethyst from Creede Colorado. Google Creede Amethyst.
There is a big range in color between the different veins in the Creede area. Ranges from pinkish purple to blue. I always felt that they were more colorful than the ones I see from Mexico or Brazil.
Here is a link to a picture from the mine I worked in for a while.
http://www.tamarackminerals.com/case06sc/54670a2.jpg
Looks like a nice haul, Rumble.