Friday Rocks Amethyst
A few years ago I got to complete another wish on my life list when we did the 1300 mile Circle Tour around Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in North America.
Source-Lake Superior Circle Tour brochure
On the north shore we got off the highway and drove back on gravel roads to reach the family owned Amethyst Mine Panorama, located 60KM East of Thunder Bay Ontario, near the town of Shuniah.
The Mine is an active working quarry and is the largest deposit of amethyst found in North America. It was discovered in the early 1950s when an access road was being constructed to build a forest fire lookout tower.
There is a gift shop and a lapidary workshop refining the raw rock from the mine into gift items offered for sale. There are guided tours available and amethyst everywhere!
There were several huge boulders on display near the parking area.
The weather had become a bit threatening and we wisely chose not to do the tour or wander around too much.
But this is the chunk of amethyst that I brought home with me!
For @nat-expressions weekly challenge called #fridaysrock The challenge is to share your favorite rocks and minerals.
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Oh Wow ❤ @melinda010100!! those are some very
cool rocks! I'm drooling just looking at them! LOL
You are a rockhound if you like rocks and pick them up
and take them home! :-))
Have you seen the older movie ''The long long trailer''?
It's a hoot, she likes rocks too lol
There are two rockhound names, the one you used has no S on the
end and has not done anything, the other tag with a S on the end
is @bitfiend's other steemit for rocks @rockhounds #rockhounds
I'll go fix rockhounds! I have seen the Long Long Trailer! I bought it on VHS when my grandson was small and fascinated with the camping trailers. Every time we drove past a camper dealership, he would beg to stop at the 'camper store' . I think I loved watching the movie more than he did. She is so funny.
She still makes me laugh till tears come lol
That looks like a fun long drive, bet there is
a lot of rock places all around the lakes.
Maybe that will be where we move next! ;-)
You would love it there!
You are so right @melinda010100!!!
Yeow look at them all 💎 :-)
Looks like more rock vs sand, that
would make for a lot of fun looking!
Thank you for showing me this!
Yes...there are two rockhound names...@bitfiend started both of them. @bitfiend help me out if I am not correct...I believe if you look at the "new" posts under #rockhound you will see bitfiend's agate posts...from about 5 months ago. I think he is using the account wit the "s"...@rockhounds to comment on and like posts to support others who are specifically posting about rocks. #rockhound tag...@rockhounds account who is actually bitfiend. I hope that makes sense.
My tag has the "s" in the middle. #fridaysrock
Please let me know if any of that doesn't make sense.
Yeah it can be a little confusing because the account name @rockhound was already taken when I started this so I had to go with @rockhounds, but yes the tag itself is #rockhound. I still try to remember to check #rockhounds every now and then!
Thank you @bitfiend for the crystal clear 💎 rock tag info :-)
Thank you for sharing. I'm glad that others are using your tag to share their love of rocks. :)
Very nice! The biggest piece of amethyst I have found around my part of the lake (Superior, WI) are very, very small but I am hopeful that I can find a big piece one day!
I am envious that you have found some! That would be such a thrill.
Moving around by getting tonknow some places is part of education. I have never been to mine before, your picture just show me how it looks. Educative!
Hey there! Good to hear from you! Hope all is going well.
This mine was more of a quarry... Just a long narrow open hole in the ground. I wish the weather would have been better so that I could have taken more photos.
Trip was a dream come true I'm sure. Reading so many posts on various regions, has really wet my appetite to get back on the road. The nice thing about your particular adventure is that it is within striking distance from my location. Also having a love of these gems, this is a n adventure I would love take. Beautiful photos!
I had spent a lot of time out on Lake Superior kayaking, and on the Wisconsin and upper Michigan Shores. It was a thrill to get to drive all the way around that big lake. Lots of wilderness, trees and mosquitoes, but also amazing waterfalls and views of the lake that are just stunning. You won't be disappointed if you go.
Qué privilegio tuvo amiga de realizar ese viaje. Me imagino fue una experiencia unica y vaya que largo fue el recorrido saludos..muy bonitas fotos
It was indeed a privilege! Thank you.
Good post @melinda010100, i like it,visit my account..
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the trip feels more fun, because there are things that can be enjoyed I really like your post mom @melinda010100
Thanks so much! We had a good time on the trip!
Nice photos, Melinda. And the rock you brought home... I love amethysts. These are very powerful rocks, carrying positive vibes for their owners. It's a stone which keeps away black magic. 🙂
As always, a very good and informative post. 👌
Thanks, @roxy-cat! I never turn down positive vibes! It was pretty amazing to be there and see so many amethysts all in one place!
maybe a memorable trip.
It was a wonderful trip!
a journey is everyone's dream.