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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

 
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds from Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 66270
Mineral:Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds
Locality:Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Herkimer County, New York
Description:Cluster of three interconnected lustrous transparent Herkimer Diamond crystals, the doubly-terminated variety of quartz from around Herkimer region, with slightly smoky color caused by sub-microscopic hydrocarbon inclusions. Ex. D. Miller collection #1599, collected in 2011
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:20-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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