Ametista do Sul

Nickname: Coordinates: 27°21′39″S 53°10′55″W / 27.36083°S 53.18194°W / -27.36083; -53.18194CountryBrazilStateRio Grande do SulMesoregionNoroeste Rio-grandenseMicroregionFrederico WestphalenFoundedMarch 20, 1992Government • MayorJadir José Kovaleski (PP)Area • Total93,704 km² (36,179 sq mi)Elevation505 m (1,657 ft)Population • Total7,403 • Density0.079/km² (0.20/sq mi)Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)HDI0.754GDPR$ 41,493,000GDP per capitaR$ 5,161.00Websitehttps://ametistadosul.rs.gov.br/

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.

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.

See also

• List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul

References