Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond
Diamond Mountain, Little Falls, New York, USA
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Classification |
Mineral |
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Origin Location |
Diamond Mountain, Little Falls, New York, USA |
Description |
This is a fine, sizable individual "Herkimer diamond"* quartz with dark carbon inclusions. The main crystal at nearly 3 centimeters wide and 7 cm long is large and distinctive, with a fine, although slightly altered termination on one side, and an attachment point on the other end which appears partially rehealed. A smaller, clearer crystal is aesthetically crossing the main crystal as a penetration twin, crossing at about a 50 degree angle, with a fine termination. A second, even smaller, parallel growth twin of quartz sits between the two main crystals, adding a unique visual aspect, particularly looking down the c-axis. Being a slightly rougher sample, this piece presents an accessible, aesthetic and high-quality piece for a locality collector or quartz enthusiast.
*This is NOT a diamond, it is quartz. |
Luster |
Vitreous |
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 |
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Quantity |
1 Specimen |
Mineral List |
Quartz: SiO2 silicon dioxide *
Diamond: C *
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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