AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New York > Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds (collection of 115 crystals, 3-35 mm) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 81299 |
Mineral: | Quartz var. Herkimer Diamonds (collection of 115 crystals, 3-35 mm) |
Locality: | Hickory Hill Diamond Diggings, Fonda, Montgomery County, New York |
Description: | Collection of over 115 lustrous transparent Herkimer Diamond crystals, the variety of quartz crystals from the Herkimer region, with scattered inclusions. Includes some partial crystals. The Herkimer Diamonds average 0.728 grams (3.64 carats) each. Total Weight: 83.6 grams. Personally collected in 1995 |
Overall Size: | set of 115 |
Crystals: | 3-35 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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