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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Hickory Hill Diamond Mine, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Hickory Hill Diamond Mine, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 51514
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Hickory Hill Diamond Mine, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Large doubly-terminated Herkimer Diamond crystal, the variety of quartz crystal found in the region around Herkimer, New York. The Herkimer Diamond is nearly flawless internally and has a broad contact on the rear face where it was attached. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:35x30x13 mm
Crystals:35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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