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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 50324
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Superb cluster of five highly transparent Herkimer Diamonds, the variety of quartz crystal found in the Herkimer region of N.Y. The cluster was restored in 4 places with non-fluorescing water-clear adhesive. The crystals have few inclusions and no flaws. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #745, originally acquired in 1998
Overall Size:3.5x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:10-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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