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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond from Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 56456
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Locality:Middleville, Herkimer County, New York
Description:Two lustrous transparent Herkimer Diamonds, the variety of quartz crystals found in the Herkimer, N.Y. region, with minor inclusions of black hydrocarbon, locally known as anthraxolite. Excellent clarity. The cluster was restored with colorless glue. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #339.
Overall Size:6x5.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:45-58 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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