A Fine Smoky Quartz var 'Herkimer Diamond'

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A Fine Smoky Quartz var 'Herkimer Diamond'

Herkimer County, New York, USA

Overall size 24.5 x 17.5 x 7.0 cm. Recovered from the historic New York locality, this impressive example comprises thirteen conjoined smoky quartz crystals in the classic doubly terminated 'Herkimer Diamond' form. Several of the crystals have noticeably iridescent internal fractures adding an attractive accent. With custom lucite base.

While Silicon Oxide (SiO₂) or quartz may be the second most common mineral present in the Earth’s crust, many rare and unusual varieties offer opportunities for collectors. From the royal purple and golden hues of amethyst and citrine, to the intense turquoise and apple green of chrysocolla and chrysoprase, quartz has an incredible spectrum of available colors. Rare and unusual crystal forms such as scepters, gwindels, faden, elestial and “spirit” quartzes create incredibly diverse aesthetics to enjoy. As a prime component within many of the great crystalline environments, quartz is also a frequent partner to and basis for other mineral growth. Classic combinations like smoky quartz and amazonite, fluorite on quartz, and spessartine garnet on smoky quartz offer fantastic contrasts of color and form.