This striking quartz specimen is from Herkimer County, New York, a locality renowned for its unusually well-formed “Herkimer diamonds.” These crystals are prized for their exceptional clarity and distinctive 18-sided geometry, composed of doubly terminated prisms with complex faces unlike typical quartz.
This particular example features two well-formed, gem-like crystals perched elegantly on a matrix of tiny smoky quartz crystals. The larger crystal displays sharp, glassy faces and fantastic internal clarity with a subtle smoky coloration, while the sidecar crystal adds a sense of adornment and balance to the overall composition. Though modest in size, the aesthetic impact is strong, with excellent form and proportion relative to its scale. With its sculptural silhouette and defined geometry, it’s an attractive addition to any suite focused on thumbnails, American localities or classic crystallography.