52. "Herkimer Diamond" Quartz; New York
Display Case from 2008 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
by Brandy Naugle
Herkimer County & Montgomery County, New York
"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." Mindat.org
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