AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New York > Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 25557 |
Mineral: | Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond |
Locality: | Middleville, Herkimer County, New York |
Description: | Doubly-terminated quartz crystal, variety Herkimer Diamond, with glassy crystal faces and uncommon smoky color caused by sub-microscopic carbon inclusions. One end is remarkably clean. This specimen must be seen in person to be appreciated. |
Overall Size: | 5x3x3 cm |
Crystals: | 50 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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