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Herkimer Quartz diamonds in Calcite (RARE) Schlichter Coll.
- Middleville, Herkimer Co., New York
- Small Cabinet, 8.9 x 6.5 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 05/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/31/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Matrix Herkimer quartz "diamond" specimens are rare because the crystals commonly break off matrix during collecting, as the matrix is usually very hard. This is a very rare, highly unusual and showy combination specimen of numerous, doubly terminated, gem, quartz crystals to 1.2 cm embedded on a large, amber, calcite rhomb set in the sculptural matrix vug. Crystallized calcite, in itself, is very rare from Middleville. The base has been sawed to enhance the display quality. Ex Schlichter Collection.