Herkimer Diamond Scepter, Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine, Little Falls Herkimer County, New York, USA
Size: 2.5x1.4x1.2cm
Species: Herkimer Diamond: Quartz var. Scepter Quartz
Locality: Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine, Little Falls Herkimer County, New York, USA
Description: This miniature specimen is an exceptional “Herkimer Diamond” quartz scepter with flawless glassy doubly terminated crystals and a black stem with anthraxolite (pyrobitumen) inclusions.
Herkimer diamonds are high quality doubly terminated quartz crystals which come from the area around Herkimer county in New York. These quartz crystals are famous worldwide, sought after by collectors for their extreme clarity and sharp crystalline form. There are a variety of localities within Herkimer county where Herkimer diamonds can be found. These particular specimens come from the Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine, which is a less common locality that is unique due to its fine sceptered specimens with black anthraxolite inclusions.
ID: 2501
Size: 2.5x1.4x1.2cm
Species: Herkimer Diamond: Quartz var. Scepter Quartz
Locality: Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine, Little Falls Herkimer County, New York, USA
Description: This miniature specimen is an exceptional “Herkimer Diamond” quartz scepter with flawless glassy doubly terminated crystals and a black stem with anthraxolite (pyrobitumen) inclusions.
Herkimer diamonds are high quality doubly terminated quartz crystals which come from the area around Herkimer county in New York. These quartz crystals are famous worldwide, sought after by collectors for their extreme clarity and sharp crystalline form. There are a variety of localities within Herkimer county where Herkimer diamonds can be found. These particular specimens come from the Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine, which is a less common locality that is unique due to its fine sceptered specimens with black anthraxolite inclusions.
ID: 2501
Size: 2.5x1.4x1.2cm
Species: Herkimer Diamond: Quartz var. Scepter Quartz
Locality: Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine, Little Falls Herkimer County, New York, USA
Description: This miniature specimen is an exceptional “Herkimer Diamond” quartz scepter with flawless glassy doubly terminated crystals and a black stem with anthraxolite (pyrobitumen) inclusions.
Herkimer diamonds are high quality doubly terminated quartz crystals which come from the area around Herkimer county in New York. These quartz crystals are famous worldwide, sought after by collectors for their extreme clarity and sharp crystalline form. There are a variety of localities within Herkimer county where Herkimer diamonds can be found. These particular specimens come from the Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine, which is a less common locality that is unique due to its fine sceptered specimens with black anthraxolite inclusions.
ID: 2501
