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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with Calcite from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with Calcite from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with Calcite from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 21924
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with Calcite
Locality:Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Rare Herkimer Diamond (doubly-terminated quartz crystal) on matrix with minor crystals of dolomite and calcite. Herkimer Diamonds easily pop off matrix during extraction, making matrix specimens uncommon.
Overall Size:11x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:25-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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