Science Saturday: Herkimer Diamonds!!! Found only in Herkimer County New York, these crystals are actually of the Quartz variety and not made of carbon like real diamonds. They have a hardness of 7-7.5 on the mohs scale and often form in clusters or have double-terminated crystals. Do you prefer Herkimer Diamonds or real diamonds? Let us know in the comments!!! #sciencesaturday #herkimerdiamond #quartzcrystal #downtownpdx #shoplocalbussinesses Sources- http://www.americangeode.com/blog/herkimer-

✨ Clear Treasure Mountain Herkimer Crystal ✨ $125 A truly one-of-a-kind Herkimer diamond cluster from the world-famous Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine in Herkimer County, New York. This natural clear quartz formation sparkles from every angle, revealing beautiful crystal faces, natural rainbows, and rare fossilized plant inclusions — a tiny time capsule formed over 500 million years ago. Certified authentic and ethically sourced directly from our U.S. mines, this Herkimer carries both powerful ge

28 x 18 mm | Certified Authentic | Item #J1307 Formed over 500 million years ago in an ancient seabed in Herkimer County, New York, this natural clear quartz cluster features clean crystal points, soft rainbows, and rare fossilized plant inclusions — a true one-of-a-kind piece of Earth’s history. Mined directly from our Treasure Mountain Diamond Mine and ethically sourced in the USA, this Herkimer diamond cluster comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is completely conflict-free. Herkimer

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