The gem known as “Herkimer diamond” is actually a type of quartz, like this crystal from Herkimer County, New York, USA (2 x 1.3 cm). Photo by Didier Descouens. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.
Colorless Quartz Specimen from United States
The gem known as "Herkimer diamond" is actually a type of quartz, like this crystal from Herkimer County, New York, USA (2 x 1.3 cm). Photo by Didier Descouens. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.
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Credit: Didier Descouens
| Gemstone | Quartz |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | United States |
| Origin details | Herkimer County, New York |
| Height | 20 |
| Width | 13 |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Colorless |
| Transparency | Transparent |