Product Information
- IT IS NOT DIAMOND! You will receive exactly this "Herkimer Diamond" Rough - 34mm x 15mm x 14mm / 1 3/8 x 5/8 x 9/16 Inches; 6.2g / 0.22 oz / 31 Carat (see photo, the photos are taken under bright light, stand not included, some photos are taken wet)!
- IT IS NOT DIAMOND! "Herkimer Diamonds" is the name given to the doubly terminated quartz crystals found in Herkimer County, New York and surrounding areas.
- These crystals have the typical hexagonal form of quartz; however, instead of having a termination on one end they are doubly terminated. This is a result of the crystals growing with very little or no contact with their host rock. Such doubly terminated crystals are very rare. This is what makes Herkimer Diamonds amazing creations of nature.
- Herkimer Diamonds share most of the physical properties of other forms of quartz. They are almost always transparent and range from colorless to smoky in color. Herkimer diamonds are, by definition, doubly terminated; however, they are known to occur in a wide range of crystal forms. Mohs Hardness: 7; Chemical Composition: SiO2; Color: Colorless to smoky.
- (The above information is provided solely for informational purpose. Kindly note that all stones are offered for decorative purposes only. Please, handle your stones with great care, do not grind or crumble them, do not dip or add them into your food or drink, do not use any parts of them in any elixirs, potions, lotions etc. Always make sure you wash your hands before and after working with your crystals.)
