This style of Quartz crystals from central New York State is nicknamed with worldwide fame as "Herkimer diamonds." This piece is actually a superb cluster for the size range, with brightness and excellent condition. It is a very nicely composed trio of gemmy to translucent, superbly formed, glassy and colorless crystals that measure 4.3, 2.9 and 2.5 cm, along with a few smaller crystals. Unlike most of these "Herkimer" clusters it doesn't seem to be repaired. The crystals are perched aesthetically on a sliver of dolomite which is impregnated with 'anthraxolite' (a pyrobitumen). It is a really nice interconnected trio and very aesthetic!
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