{"title":"Elusive Herkimer Diamond Mine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMiddleville, Town of Newport, Herkimer County, New York, USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Herkimer Diamond mine, located in Middleville, NY, is known for it's fabulous skeletal specimens and intensely smoky crystals. While the crystals might look like smoky quartz at first glance, the mechanism of coloration is disseminated pyrobitumen, rather than irradiation and traces of aluminum. Though this mine is located just minutes away from \u003ca title=\"Authentic Herkimer Diamond quartz for sale from Ace of Diamonds Mine.\" href=\"https:\/\/adamantineminerals.com\/collections\/ace-of-diamonds-mine\"\u003eAce of Diamonds Mine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adamantineminerals.com\/collections\/herkimer-diamond-mine-fine-collectors-specimens\" title=\"Genuine Herkimer Diamond crystals for sale from Middleville Mine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Herkimer Diamond Mine\u003c\/a\u003e, the specimens found there are often very different in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"herkimer-diamond-cluster-with-champagne-hue-and-anthraxolite-inclusions-23-mm-smoky-double-terminated-quartz-from-herkimer-county-ny","title":"Herkimer Diamond (Quartz Variety)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning smoky-champagne Herkimer Diamond cluster with excellent crystal form, clarity, and coloration. A great collection piece featuring flecks of black anthraxolite, sharp edges, and intricate internal details. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51235996238097,"sku":"hk(e)711","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/Herkimer-Diamond-Quartz-Variety-elusive-middleville-mine-new-york-usa-authentic-mineral-specimens.jpg?v=1783502403"},{"product_id":"huge-herkimer-diamond-cluster-with-excellent-clarity-and-subtle-smokey-hue-from-herkimer-county-new-york-reconstructed-cluster-348-grams","title":"Quartz Var. Herkimer Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional specimen of New York's iconic quartz var. \"Herkimer Diamond.\" An exemplary piece due to the level of clarity for its size, as well as attractive arrangement of crystals and subtle champagne hue. Can be displayed in several different ways, either situated upright for display in a mineral cabinet or laying flat. Contact imprints can be seen along one side of the specimen, showing where this impressive cluster grew in contact with the host rock, the Little Falls Dolostone. There are some inconsequential flaws along edges or surfaces, all of which can be seen in photos and video. with Herkimer Diamond of this size. The largest crystal measures 7.8 centimeters from point to point, see full dimensions below. This is a reconstructed Herkimer Diamond cluster, meaning that it has had the two main crystals reattached along the natural contact with Jeweler's Epoxy 330. Contacts between crystals are natural planes of weakness, which makes clusters prone to separation while still in the earth. As with most large Herkimer Diamond clusters, these two crystals were found together and reconnected using Epoxy 330.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerkimer Diamonds are naturally occurring quartz crystals, formed over 300 million years ago through the Earth's natural processes. These beautiful crystals earned the name \"Herkimer Diamonds\" due to their striking resemblance to cut diamonds and their location in Herkimer County, New York. Unlike traditional diamonds, Herkimer Diamonds form naturally with exceptional clarity and flat faces, making them a true marvel of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 348 grams  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51236003938577,"sku":"hk(e)759-g","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/Quartz-Var_-Herkimer-Diamond-elusive-middleville-mine-new-york-usa-authentic-mineral-specimens.jpg?v=1783502413"},{"product_id":"mineral-collectionquartz-var-herkimer-diamondmin1923mineral","title":"Quartz Var. Herkimer Diamond","description":"An incredible Herkimer Diamond specimen showcasing brilliant internal rainbow optics that flash vibrant colors in sunlight. Glassy flat faces serve as windows to the iridescent hues within, while a slight smokiness from trapped hydrocarbon adds depth. Collected from the elusive Herkimer Diamond Mine in Middleville, NY, this piece is a standout for collectors who appreciate natural iridescence.","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51617962000657,"sku":"min1923","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/Quartz-Var_-Herkimer-Diamond-elusive-middleville-mine-new-york-usa-authentic-mineral-specimens_7234545f.jpg?v=1783502438"},{"product_id":"min3122quartz-var-herkimer-diamond-and-hydrocarbon","title":"Quartz Var. Herkimer Diamond and Hydrocarbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elusive Herkimer Diamond Mine sits tucked away just a few miles from two of the most well-known localities in Herkimer County, New York. Despite this close proximity, the specimens produced there frequently take on a character distinctly their own when compared to those of the neighboring Middleville mines. While the region's reputation was built upon water-clear, doubly terminated Herkimer Diamonds of exceptional clarity, inclusion-rich crystals laden with hydrocarbons can come as a genuine surprise to those unfamiliar with the full range this area has to offer. Specimens from the Elusive Herkimer Diamond Mine span the full spectrum; from classically pristine, water-clear examples to deeply smoky crystals riddled with anthraxolite inclusions, such as this specimen. Notably, darker, inclusion-rich crystals predominate at this locality, while just across the river, the inverse relationship holds true.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53266235752721,"sku":"min3122","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/Quartz-Var_-Herkimer-Diamond-and-Hydrocarbon-elusive-middleville-mine-new-york-usa-authentic-mineral-specimens.jpg?v=1783502644"},{"product_id":"min3112quartz-var-herkimer-diamond","title":"Quartz Var. Herkimer Diamond","description":"The Elusive Herkimer Diamond Mine sits tucked away just a few miles from two of the most well-known localities in Herkimer County, New York. Despite this close proximity, the specimens produced there frequently take on a character distinctly their own when compared to those of the neighboring Middleville mines. While the region's reputation was built upon water-clear, doubly terminated Herkimer Diamonds of exceptional clarity, inclusion-rich crystals laden with hydrocarbons can come as a genuine surprise to those unfamiliar with the full range this area has to offer. Specimens from the Elusive Herkimer Diamond Mine span the full spectrum; from classically pristine, water-clear examples to deeply smoky crystals riddled with anthraxolite inclusions, such as this specimen. Notably, darker, inclusion-rich crystals predominate at this locality, while just across the river, the inverse relationship holds true. This stunning skeletal Herkimer Diamond serves an excellent representative of this locality. Showcasing intricate skeletal features, double terminations, smoky coloration from disseminated pyrobitumen, and an excellent luster, it would make a fabulous addition to any collection.\n","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53456736452881,"sku":"min3112","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/Quartz-Var_-Herkimer-Diamond-elusive-middleville-mine-new-york-usa-authentic-mineral-specimens_0e5628b7.jpg?v=1783502666"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/collections\/hklg.png?v=1781678518","url":"https:\/\/adamantineminerals.com\/collections\/the-elusive-herkimer-diamond-mine.oembed","provider":"Adamantine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}