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Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

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Multiple photos availableQuartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

A truly outstanding group of herkimer diamonds, the central crystal containing prominent fadens and multiple smaller doubly terminated crystals with "anthraxolite " inclusions. I have sought a specimen such as this for many years. 2.0 x 1.5 x 1.0 inches. Ex: John Medici collection, W. Leithauser Collection, ( Germany ), Rob Lavinsky Collection. ...
 © Joseph A. FreilichPhoto ID: 85333    View Count: 319

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

5 mm crystal. (P. Cristofono specimen and photo. Field collected 1993.)
 © 2005 Peter CristofonoPhoto ID: 39803    View Count: 262

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

One of the most famous collecting localities in the states has produced thousands of fine, singles, clusters and matrix pieces of doubly terminated, transparent, ”diamond –like” quartz crystals. This cluster features gemmy crystals to 2.5 cm in length and is highlighted by its very culprutal form. It was found in 1999. This is, for the size, ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 60943    View Count: 257

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

A cluster of 3 "Herkimer Diamond" quartz crystals.
Extremely clear for a cluster.
Total length approx. 1.5 inches.
 © 2007 Scott LudwigPhoto ID: 102323    View Count: 215

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

Herkimer diamond in matrix. XTL is 2 cm long.
 © Property PB HewittPhoto ID: 71038    View Count: 209

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

This is a particularly aesthetic cluster of herk's, with real elegance to it instead of the "jumbliness" we so often get in larger chain clusters of these gem crystals. For that matter, the piece has crystals of a uniform gemminess and clarity , not marred by the usual ugly duckling in the midst of most clusters of several crystals or more. Taken ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 103825    View Count: 167

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

Herkimer diamond. 7mm crystal. RFC T1316.
 © Michael C. RoarkePhoto ID: 77348    View Count: 135

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

Quartz – Herkimer Diamond. Vasco Trancoso collection. Size: 5,25 x 4 x 3 cm
This one is special...more than most of it is a single 5.25 cm crystal ON MATRIX (rare) and NOT REPAIRED. This piece was from the Bill Metropolis collection, is really a "jewel" and stands out. The crystal is transparent and you can look through to the matrix inside. ...
Photo ID: 183404    View Count: 135

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

specimen size 1.5in x 1in x 1 1/16in
a flawless gem crystal from the Kapelewski Collection (self collected)
A True Gem !
 © Joseph KapelewskiPhoto ID: 158104    View Count: 134

Quartz : SiO2

Ace of Diamonds Mine, Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

Quartz var. Herkimer diamond crystal. The dominant crystal measures 1.4 x 2.5 cm. Michael Shaw Collection.
 © Michael ShawPhoto ID: 207636    View Count: 115

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