AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New York > Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 48262 |
Mineral: | Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond |
Locality: | Middleville, Herkimer County, New York |
Description: | Pristine crystal of Herkimer Diamond, the variety of doubly-terminated quartz crystals found in the Herkimer region of N.Y., with glassy crystal faces and slightly smoky color caused by microscopic hydrocarbon inclusions. |
Overall Size: | 7.5x5x4 cm |
Crystals: | 12-75 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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