|  Amethyst Mine Panorama is the largest deposit in North America. It was discovered in 1955 as a result of a road being built to the forest fire lookout tower (McTavish Tower) visible from the mine sight. Amethyst production started in 1960 and the mine has produced continuously since then.
The mine produces 40% usable amethyst by volume. A large digging area, open to the public, contains 20% usable amethyst and is the main source of pick your own amethysts. Open from May to October. |
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Amethyst Mine Panorama: 56 km East of Thunder Bay, 8 km on East Loon; Amethyst Gift Centre Location: 400 Victoria Ave E.,, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, P7C 1A5 |
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807-622-6908 |
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807-622-6933 |
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www.amethystmine.com |
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