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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 80725
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York
Description:Large lustrous transparent Herkimer Diamond crystal, the doubly-terminated variety of quartz from around Herkimer region, with no matrix on the bottom. This Herkimer Diamond has a smoky color attributed to microscopic hydrocarbon inclusions. Weight: 172.9 grams. Ex. Miller #M1595; collected in 2011
Overall Size:7.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:75 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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