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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 46873
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Two large interconnected Herkimer Diamond crystals, the colorless doubly-terminated variety of quartz found in the Herkimer region. The quartz crystals are highly lustrous and have skeletal growths in the center making them highly reflective.
Overall Size:13x8x7 cm
Crystals:8-10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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