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Herkimer Diamond

Name:After the localities, mostly in Herkimer County, New York, USA.
A variety of Quartz

Clear, doubly-terminated, highly lustrous Quartz crystals from Herkimer Co., New York, and surrounding area, USA. There are similar terms for quartz crystals from other locales. The variety status is derived from the rather unique appearance (morphology) of these crystals, associated with the locality.

Classification of Herkimer Diamond

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Other Names for Herkimer Diamond

Synonyms:
Little Falls DiamondMiddleville Diamond
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Other Information

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    Localities for Herkimer Diamond

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    USA
     
    • New York
    No reference listed
        • Little Falls
    [www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]
        • Town of Newport
    [www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]
    No reference listed
    http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/NYMIDdiamond.html
      • Montgomery Co.
        • Mohawk Township
          • Fonda
    No reference listed
    [www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]
        • Palatine
    P Cristofono collection, 2007
    No reference listed
        • St Johnsville
    [www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]
      • Warren Co.
    NYSM 22367; NYSM 22367
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