The amethyst mine near Luosto is the only active mine open to the public in Europe. It is located at the top of Mt. Lampivaara, which can be reached by funicular railway. Amethyst, a type of quartz, is considered the "Lappish stone", and jewellery made of it is very popular among the locals.
The cramped mine is mined by hand using common tools, thus turning it into a kind of museum where you can take part in the fascinating process. fascinating process. To do so, for a fee, one must become a a shareholder in the mine and the right to mine the crystals once a year. crystals.
The mine has a grinding workshop for their processing, where amethysts are sorted out and selection of the amethysts. The gemstones are sent to Luosto for the manufacture of jewellery, which can be purchased at the mine. Luosto for jewellery, which can be purchased in local shops.
This semi-precious stone of different violet shades, according to ancient belief, possesses healing and magical properties. So if you take a trip to the mine. you might get a lucky talisman.
