Amethysts are typically mined in drift mines. In this form of mining a mine
shaft is dug down to the gemstone bearing rock and then gemstones are then dug out of
the mountain by hand.
Amethyst ore from the mines is taken to a washing plant located close to the
mine itself. The washing plant uses a diesel-powered conveyor system to wash and
sort the ore before it is taken for knocking and grading.
An experienced, well-trained workforce is responsible for sorting and
grading the amethyst. Senior supervisors are chosen to watch over the work and
guarantee the delivery of quality product.
shaft is dug down to the gemstone bearing rock and then gemstones are then dug out of
the mountain by hand.
Amethyst ore from the mines is taken to a washing plant located close to the
mine itself. The washing plant uses a diesel-powered conveyor system to wash and
sort the ore before it is taken for knocking and grading.
An experienced, well-trained workforce is responsible for sorting and
grading the amethyst. Senior supervisors are chosen to watch over the work and
guarantee the delivery of quality product.