Quartz Var. Herkimer Diamond

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.