Amethyst Mineral Specimens from Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is a region with various mines which are
open to the public. Most are mining amethyst commercially and allow
mineral enthusiasts to pay a fee to enter and collect themselves. The
specimens from this area are very recognizable. They look reddish brown in
color due to hematite inclusions. This is totally internal and has no
effect on the crystal's luster. Good pieces from Thunder Bay are recognized
the world over with collectors due to their uniqueness.
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OKB-575 Amethyst Blue Points Mine, Near Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Oh my! 30 cm dome of clean hematite included amethyst crystals that I recovered and horded away in my collection for many years. Have to part with this beauty now. Seen below is a photo of its recovery from its home in an exceptional 10 foot long pocket. Maybe longer...we never found the end of this huge vug! Exceptional in all regards. 3,200$
By far the best specimen of the trip!
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OKB-278 Amethyst Blue Points Mine, Pearl (Near Thunder Bay), Ontario. 7 x 4 x 3 cm piece with purple crystals with very minor hematite inclusions. Crystals are within brecciated quartz. Points up to 1cm of good luster. Unusual. 15$
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OKB-253 Amethyst Blue Points Mine, Pearl (Near Thunder Bay), Ontario. 6 x 5 cm plate of translucent purple crystals with hematite inclusions. Points up to 2 cm of good luster. Attractive form. 24$
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OKB-254 Amethyst Blue Points Mine, Pearl (Near Thunder Bay), Ontario. 3.5 x 3.5 cm plate of translucent purple crystals with hematite inclusions. Points to over 2 cm of good luster. This piece is crystallized on both sides. Attractive form. 24$
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OKB-255 Amethyst Blue Points Mine, Pearl (Near Thunder Bay), Ontario. 4.5 x 3 cm plate of translucent purple crystals with hematite inclusions. Points up to 2 cm of good luster and one having some chipping. Attractive domed form. 22$
OKA-491 Amethyst Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Translucent purple crystals with hematite inclusions to 1 cm coat the surface of this 8 x 5 cm plate. This is another attractive self collected piece with an attractive price. 10$
