Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Gem Mountain, NY
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| Classification |
Mineral |
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Gem Quality
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| Origin Location |
Gem Mountain, NY |
| Description |
A very clear, gem-quality herkimer with sharp points and extremely clean internals with little to no inclusions. this piece displays remarkable adamantine luster which is rare among herks, and sets this piece apart from others in the collection. A truly stunning little quartz gem. (* Not a diamond. Herkimer diamond is a trade name for gem clear quartz from this region) |
| Luster |
Adamantine |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Quartz: SiO2
silicon dioxide *
Diamond: C
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* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Safflorite / Silver Stephanite Quartz var. Synthetic Schorl Zinkenite Galena |
Elements in this Specimen:
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