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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 45772
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Large partial Herkimer Diamond crystal, the variety of doubly-terminated quartz crystals from near Herkimer, NY, with exceptionally transparent smoky section on one side and glassy crystal faces. Hard to photograph - must be seen to be appreciated.
Overall Size:13x10x6 cm
Crystals:13 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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