Jasujeong

Eonyang Amethyst Cave - Violet Quartz Cave

Useful Information

Location:	3km southeast of Eonyang, near the entrance to Jakcheon Pavilion. Gyeongbu Expressway, use Eonyang I.C., towards Eonyang-eup, use National road No.35 towards Tongdosa, after 5km at Tongdosa Temple turn right.
Open:	All year daily 9-18. [2003]
Fee:
Classification:	Gem Mine
Light:	electric.
Dimension:	L=2,500m, Ar=16500m², T=10-14°C.
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Address:	Jasujeong, Korea Violet Quartz Industry Tourism Co., Ltd., San4, Gacheon-ri, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Tel: +82-52-254-1515, Tel: +82-52-262-5588.
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History

1910-45

illegal mining in the cave.

Description

The area around Eonyang is famous for its amethyst, a violet variety of quartz crystals. In about 50 mines the semi precious mineral was mined for centuries. One of the mines, Jasujeong, a huge system with two different levels, is now open for the public.