Capão do Lana mine, Rodrigo Silva, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Large open-pit operation. Miners drag scoops up the side of the pit in a process called drag-line mining.

Gemstone List

Topaz
Topaz
var: Imperial Topaz

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