Grade A Herkimer's are all but perfect gemstones. All are double terminated quartz crystals with 18 natural facets. Small inclusions and rainbows or tiny attachment marks may also occur, but none will exceed 7-10% of the overall specimen. Grade A Herkimer Diamonds have beautiful clarity and all are jewelry grade quality.

There are several methods for collecting Herkimer quartz. The most strenuous involves using chisels, picks and hammers working into a portion of the tough dolomite stone wall. Determination and some luck can yield a pocket with Herkimer crystal gemstones. These pockets, or vugs, are often lined with sparkling drusy / druzy quartz as well. The Matrix page usually has specimens that include drusy quartz crystals.

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