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Localities Map

Localities for Amethyst. Show all mapped localities.

Amethyst — Artigas, Uruguay Amethyst — Iraí, Brazil Amethyst — Piedra Parada, Mexico Amethyst — Thunder Bay (Diamond Willow mine), Canada Amethyst — Four Peaks, USA Amethyst — Kariba district, Zambia

6 mapped localities for Amethyst · approximate positions, famous for fine specimens.

AmethystArtigasUruguay · Deep-purple geodes from basalt
AmethystIraíBrazil · Giant amethyst ‘cathedral’ geodes
AmethystPiedra ParadaMexico · Slender lavender ‘Vera Cruz’ crystals
AmethystThunder Bay (Diamond Willow mine)Canada · Amethyst dusted with red hematite
AmethystFour PeaksUSA · Classic American locality in the Mazatzal Mountains
AmethystKariba districtZambia · Deeply saturated African amethyst