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"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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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
Are herkimer diamonds real?
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.
Who buys diamonds from south Africa how much do they pay how do they get the diamonds there and why are they buying diamonds?
Diamonds are a commodity. South Africa is a major contributor to the diamond industry, based on its diamond mining operations. Raw diamonds are purchased according to their grade and size. People involved in the diamond business make profits.
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.
What is the difference between herkimwe diamonds and true diamond?
One difference between Herkimwe diamonds and true diamonds is that the Herkimwe diamonds are softer than true diamonds.
Are raw diamonds one of Mexico's natural resources?
Mexico is not known for its raw diamonds.
Are there diamonds in Michigan?
Michigan is not known for its raw diamonds.
Are diamonds found in east antarctica?
Antarctica is not known for its raw diamonds.
Who buys the pink Argyle diamonds?
People interested in owning fancy diamonds are likely to purchase pink diamonds, even those from the Agile mines.
What is the raw materiel for the diamonds?
carbon
