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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Parmen Property, Treasure Mountain, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Parmen Property, Treasure Mountain, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 13184
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Parmen Property, Treasure Mountain, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York
Description:Large smoky Herkimer Diamond variety quartz crystal. Though heavily flawed internally, the crystal is fully crystallized on all faces with no damage. The smoky color is due to microscopic anthraxolite inclusions. ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection
Overall Size:10x9x5 cm
Crystals:10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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