What are herkimer diamonds?

Answer 1

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.

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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.

Answer 2

"Herkimer diamonds" are not diamonds, but clear colorless doubly-terminated quartz crystals that, at their best, can look much like diamonds. Found at a number of places near Herkimer, New York.

Answer 3

Herkimer diamond, doubly terminated glassy clear quartz crystals actually, are prized by collectors of quartz minerals because of their clarity. It all depends on the specimen, but large, quality Herkimers regularly sell for hundreds of dollars.

Answer 4

herkimer new york, is the only place that true "herkimer diamonds" can be found.