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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 65477
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds
Locality:Diamond Acres (Hastings Farm), Fonda, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Two interconnected Herkimer Diamonds, the variety of quartz crystal found in the Herkimer, NY region, with slightly smoky color caused by microscopic hydrocarbon inclusions. The crystals contacted the cavity wall on the bottom and one front corner. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1881, collected in 2000
Overall Size:6x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:44-47 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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