Located in Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Finland, Lampivaara Amethyst Mine is a special gem mine set on the top of a hill that mines for the amethyst of Lampivaara which were formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains. A tour of the mine is available, during which visitors will hear about the geology and history, as well as the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst.