Herkimer diamond, light play, close up
Not a diamond at all, but a name for a doubly-terminated quartz crystal found around Herkimer, NY. A true diamond has much more light dispersal and is the hardest known mineral (10 out of 10). This stone shimmers a bit and has a hardness of 6.5 out of 10. This stone is about 8mm long.
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Uploaded on September 12, 2025
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Herkimer diamond, light play, close up
Not a diamond at all, but a name for a doubly-terminated quartz crystal found around Herkimer, NY. A true diamond has much more light dispersal and is the hardest known mineral (10 out of 10). This stone shimmers a bit and has a hardness of 6.5 out of 10. This stone is about 8mm long.
345
views
20
faves
32
comments
Uploaded on September 12, 2025
Taken on August 11, 2025