Ametista do Sul
Ametista do Sul is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It borders Planalto, Frederico Westphalen, Cristal do Sul, Rodeio Bonito and Iraí. The municipality is known for the amethyst mines in the area. The center of town has a pyramid that the interior base walls (3 meters) are lined with amethyst. The opposing Catholic Church interior walls (6 meters) are covered with amethyst.
Ametista do Sul | |
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Municipality | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname(s): O município que Brilha | |
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| Coordinates: 27°21′39″S 53°10′55″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Mesoregion | Noroeste Rio-grandense |
| Microregion | Frederico Westphalen |
| Founded | March 20, 1992 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dorval Americo Bassi (PMDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 93.490 km2 (36.097 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,440 |
| • Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -3 |
| HDI | 0.754 |
| GDP | R$ 41,493,000 |
| GDP per capita | R$ 5,161.00 |
The community has several amethyst mines active. There is a museum dedicated to the industry. There are vineyards with older unproductive mines converted to wine cellars. There are stores and other outlets to purchase amethyst and other stones.
References
- "Estimativas da população para 1º de julho de 2008" (PDF). Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). 29 August 2008. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 September 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
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