Quartz (Var: Herkimer Diamond)
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1.9 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm, 1.9 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm, 1.8 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm, 1.4 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm, 1.4 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm, 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm, 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm. A set of 7 superb floater quartz crystals from Herkimer, New York - known as "Herkimer Diamonds" for their incredible gem-like quality, unique in the world. They contain natural inclusions of dark bituminous. These are found by laboriously opening pockets in large, very hard boulders.
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Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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the hardest mineral (Mohs 10) with octahedra, trigons, and cube forms; matrix and alluvial crystals prized for pristine appearance and provenance.Regional guide
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