Showing posts with label #Herkimer #HerkimerDiamond. Show all posts
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Herkimer Diamond Mines #Herkimer #HerkimerDiamond #HerkimerNY #NY

How we spent our summer vacation.  Being avid gem and mineral enthusiasts my wife and I decided our destination would be the Herkimer Diamond mines in New York.  This location has been receiving mixed reviews in the recent past, but those who put in the effort and know what to look for will be rewarded.



We spent about 7 hours at this site with the tools necessary to access these hidden gems.  You can rent a 3lb hammer at the location to break open some of these hidden gems but we suggest bringing your own additional tools.  IE: safety glasses, gloves, pry bar, 5lb hammer, pick, chisel, wedges, ziplock baggies and a 5gal bucket to carry away your treasures.  Many small samples in matrix are easily accessible and will be enjoyed forever!  As can be seen by some of our photo's.  



Well worth the effort you put in. Enjoy some of our shots from our trip September 19th, 2018.  We also highly recommend the Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA campgrounds on site across the street.  Great location, nice stream and quiet location to rest inbetween treasure hunts, bracelets are issued by the mine so you may come and go throughout the day.  Any questions about this location feel free to contact us.



Herkimer Diamond is a healing crystal to bring its positive energy into your life. Herkimer diamonds are a double terminated form of quartz named after it's type locality, Herkimer County,New York, U.S.A. Mineral Species - Quartz Crystal System - Trigonal Birthstone - Sagittarius Chakra Alignment - Crown Crystal Attributes: Stimulates psychic gifts. Brings in pure light and is used to clear the Chakras. Considered to be an 'attunement' stone. A powerful aid in attuning to another person, one’s environment, or the highest spiritual levels. Useful in treating and eliminating electromagnetic stress. This crystal comes with a handy reference card describing all key mineral properties and crystal healing attributes. (Photo: Dave Peatfield) (Locality: 43.130214, -74.975736, Herkimer Diamond Mines, Herkimer, NY)













These are a few of the many crystal forms seen in Herkimer Diamonds.