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Yes, herkimer diamonds are real herkimer diamonds. From their Wikipedia page: "Herkimer diamond is a generic name for a double-terminated quartz crystal discovered within exposed outcrops of dolostone in and around Herkimer County, New York and the Mohawk River Valley."
Chemically, they are different from diamond mineral, which is formed from carbon. Quartz is formed from silica, or silicon dioxide, SiO2, and is a common mineral on earth.
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Who cuts Herkimer Diamonds?
The same way any stone is cut, Herkimer diamonds are not diamonds, its a type of quartz.
How would you separate diamonds from Herkimer diamonds?
Herkimer "diamonds" are twinned quartz crystals and so could be recognised by crystal shape alone. also, diamonds superior hardness would make it stand out from a Herkimer "diamond" if you were to test the two against a beryl or corundum crystal.
What are the release dates for Cash and Treasures - 2006 Herkimer Diamonds?
Cash and Treasures - 2006 Herkimer Diamonds was released on: USA: 4 December 2007
What are herkimer diamonds?
Herkimer diamonds are a beautiful yet very common form of quartz, found in the area around Herkimer, NY. They are generally not very expensive at all, but price depends on size, clarity, lack of damage, and whether they're on matrix. A nice little 1cm crystal should be under $10, but I've seen fabulous interconnected chains of crystals 30cm high going for $2,000, and worth it. ---------- very cheap i went on a Sunday it was about 8 dollars for a day pass and renting equipment was only 1 dollar per tool, great way to spend a day, we had fun and had some decent finds.
Are kiran diamonds real?
Kiran diamonds are manufactured diamonds: real, manufactured diamonds.
Are the diamonds in Arkansas real?
Real diamonds can be found in Arkansas.
Are man made diamonds real?
Chemically they are real diamonds.
Who buys raw herkimer diamonds?
"Herkimer diamonds", the particularly beautiful clear doubly terminated quartz crystals found around Herkimer, NY, are mostly sold to mineral collectors, tourists, or anybody that wants an amazing piece of natural artwork to grace a shelf. Loose crystals are also quite popular in jewelry making, being easily and quickly turned into attractive pendants. Some are bought by faceters for cutting. They are also sold to sick people, by crooks, for purposes of "crystal healing" and similar nonsense.
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Are Russian diamonds real diamonds or not?
There are "Russian diamonds" - is the company/website name and it offer diamond simulants, not real diamonds. And there are Russian diamonds which is produced in Russian labs which are 100% real diamonds. To ensure the diamond is real ask for independent gemology certificate: GIA, EGL, IGI.
Where is the Historic Herkimer County Friends Of in Herkimer New York located?
The address of the Historic Herkimer County Friends Of is: Po Box 703, Herkimer, NY 13350-0703
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Yes.
