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Almost all the African countries are famous for producing best quality gems. However, the top quality amethyst mines are located in Zambia. Brazil and Argentina in South America are the other places which have several amethyst mines, but the gem color is lighter.

Historically many of the best amethysts come from Russia, hence even today the top quality amethysts are called "Siberean" amethysts.

The other minor places where amethysts are mined include India, Canada, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.

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