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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 82927
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with hydrocarbon inclusions
Locality:Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York
Description:Lustrous transparent Herkimer Diamond crystal, the variety of quartz crystals from the Herkimer region, with dark hydrocarbon inclusions and internal flaws on the bottom half where it was attached. Note the uncommon S-face in the corner. Ex. Miller collection T3460
Overall Size:23x19x13 mm
Crystals:23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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