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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 45631
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Transparent Herkimer Diamond quartz crystal with smoky color due to microscopic hydrocarbon inclusions. This crystal has glassy crystal faces and is complete on all faces except for three small attachment points. A few smaller crystals are on the rear. Collected by A. Wright in 1992
Overall Size:5x3.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:4-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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