[Jewelry making - Article 00152] - Re: [Orchid] What is a Herkimer diamond?

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    Doug, "Herkimer diamonds" are doubly terminated quartz crystals
    known for their high quality, unusual formation and excellence of
    form, found in the Herkimer, NY area. Not to be confused with Arabian
    diamonds, Cape May diamonds, Maui diamonds, etc.......... 

Wayne Emery

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