Herkimer Diamond Druzy 3.04" Cluster on Dolomite miocene This specimen is a fragment

This specimen is a fragment of a knight’s sword dating to the late 13th / early 14th century CE

" Nature Geoscience (2016)

39 inches) and allows for viewing of the meteorite from either side

Richie Havens

Herkimer Diamond Druzy 3.04" Cluster on Dolomite miocene This specimen is a fragmentHidden among Upstate New York's dolostone formation is a stunning group of crystals called Herkimer diamonds. With their striking clarity and beautiful double terminated growths, Herkimer diamonds have been catching the eyes of humans since at least the sixteenth century. This specimen is a Herkimer diamond druzy formation, measuring 3. 04". It was mined in the famous Little Falls Formation, which remains the most prized site for the crystals on Earth.