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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Crystal Grove, Lassellsville, Montgomery County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Crystal Grove, Lassellsville, Montgomery County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Crystal Grove, Lassellsville, Montgomery County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 29239
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Crystal Grove, Lassellsville, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Matrix specimen of Herkimer Diamonds (doubly-terminated colorless quartz crystals) lining partial cavity in dolostone matrix. Matrix specimens are rare because the crystals easily pop off during collecting.
Overall Size:13x6x5 cm
Crystals:.5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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