Much of the amethyst sold in the world comes from the mines of Rio Grande do Sul near Soledade.

[1] Its other famous export apart from its precious stones, is Fábio Rochemback who played football for Grêmio.

Another notable citizen was Joaquim Mauricio Cardoso, a lawyer, professor, and politician.

He was the governor for the state of Rio Grande do Sul, having a public school[2] in Soledade founded after him.

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