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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 3426
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Large Herkimer Diamond (quartz crystal) with pale yellow (smoky) appearance due to limonite surface coating (and inclusions). Internally flawless with undamaged exterior (except where it was attached to the host rock).
Overall Size:32x17x17 mm
Crystals:32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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