5 Most Amazing Gemstones Found In The Private Mines

For the  magpie's among you who are drawn to shiny objects, owning a mind would be a dream come true. Getting out your own treasure map and finding where X marks the spot.

This is a reality for a select group of people who spend their days looking for their very own buried treasure. From the Gigantic Crystal found in a private mine to the most popular Gemstone in the World.

Here are the 5 most amazing treasures found in private mines.

Number 5 : Amethyst Crystal in Thunder Bay, Canada

There is a private mind that holds the worth of millions of Dollars of Amethyst situated in a unique spot surrounded by trees and native wildlife. The mine is entered through a cave. The crystals held within the mine date back over a billion years, and almost a fourth of them are as old as the earth itself.

The diggers uncover tens of thousands of Dollars’ worth of the precious crystals. Some of the crystals are worthy of a museum display with two of note. The first was a giant flower like Cluster Boasting “Red, Green and Purple” colorings valued at Ten Thousand Dollars. The second followed a dynamite induced explosion inside the Cliffside that really set the place alight after the blast.

The diggers headed back in to have a look around. Crystals were laying everywhere and all were in perfect condition with the mud helping to protect them from damage.

They pulled out crystal after crystal before spying when they could barely pick up a massive Gemstone, not unlike a Meteorite from outer space. It had the potential to earn them Fifty Thousand Dollars.

Number 4 : The World's Most Popular Gemstone Purple Amethyst

The Amethyst has been used in jewelry across the globe for over Two Thousand Years. Its’ worth is gauged by its color. Dark Purple Amethyst is considered very rare. Popular locations for decent finds are Brazil and Uruguay, where hundreds of pounds to several tons have been discovered in the cavities of basalt floes. Other productive Amethysts deposits are located in Canada, France, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and the United States.

The gem is sold by the carrot and not the garden variety guide. It is known for its durability and is affordable enough for most people to enjoy and a wide range of jewelry.

Number 3:  Blue Sapphires

Australia has staked a claim in the mining world as a mass producer of beautiful stones. And the OPAL isn't its only claim to fame. Australian mines have also produced more commercial grade Blue Sapphires than any other in history, with deposits located in both Queensland and New South Wales.

Sapphire mining has really taken off since the gemstones were first discovered in 1851, with a host of Russian miners at the helm in the early days. Many of the first stones mined made their way through the German market and sold into other European countries.

In fact, many jewels of imperial Russia are set with Australian Sapphires, limited availability in the late 1800s and early 1900s; Heightened interest in the Blue Gemstone. However, production declined in the late 1970s when news sources were developed in Thailand and Madagascar.

Today, the typical dark Blue Australian Sapphire makes up over 70 percent of the global blue sapphire production and demand for them continues to increase, with global jewelry brands having turned to Australian Sapphires to meet their growing commercial needs.

Number 2 : Australia's National Gemstone “OPAL”

The “OPAL” is Australia's national gem, with 95% of the rare and beautiful stones coming from that part of the world. A wide variety of colors dance across each OPAL, captivating the wear and providing a unique authenticity to each possibly one of the most underappreciated gems on today's market.

The OPAL is produced under unique geological conditions, and its history dates back as far as the first century A.D.. In fact, Roman Pliny once described them as having the living fire of Ruby, the glorious purple of the Amethyst, the see green of the Emerald, all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light, an accurate description as within one precious OPAL.

Number 1: Buried Treasure “Black Tourmaline”

I bet you didn't know that the Black Tourmaline has a Miracle power. The crystal is held during meditation and is believed to have Healing Powers.

Black Tourmaline also soothes panic attacks, helps control fear of doctors or dentists, and when worn, protects the wearer from moaners, whiners, complaining neighbors and emotional vampires who burden you with their problems. Surely there must be a line around the corner to get a hold of one of these hours this strong, effectively and emotional support stone.

It makes a great asset in the workplace, helping to wake up the mind and promoting a sense of power and self-confidence. Although it can now be found on every continent, a fine, Tourmaline specimen is still very rare. And as such, they are quite expensive. Its popularity began in 1876 when mineralogist and jeweler George Koons sold a Green Tourmaline from Maine to the famous Tiffany and Co. in New York.

Today, they can be found in almost any color of the Rainbow, with some single specimens even varying in coloration.