Quartz (Var: Herkimer Diamond)

Quartz (Var: Herkimer Diamond) : SiO₂

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Locality: Middleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer Co., New York, USA

Beautiful water-clear single Herkimer Diamond quartz crystal. The crystal is doubly-terminated and externally pristine. Internally are several negative crystal inclusions with anthraxolite. Several corners have the uncommon s-face [2111]. Overall size of mineral specimen: 20x14x11 mm. Size of individual crystals: 20 mm.

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Quartz (Var: Herkimer Diamond)

Quartz (Var: Herkimer Diamond) : SiO2

Quartz (Var: Herkimer Diamond) : SiO₂