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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with two-phase inclusions from Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with two-phase inclusions from Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with two-phase inclusions from Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with two-phase inclusions from Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with two-phase inclusions from Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 50301
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond with two-phase inclusions
Locality:Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York
Description:Three interconnected parallel Herkimer Diamond crystals, the variety of quartz crystals found in the region near Herkimer, N.Y., with many internal liquid-filled cavities. One cavity near the termination has fluid and a moveable hydrocarbon inclusion. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #135; ex. Dr. John T. M. Cardeza (ca.1821-ca.1900) collection, Univ. of Pa.
Overall Size:4.5x3.2x1.5 cm
Crystals:16-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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