The American 'Diamond' You Can Actually Find Yourself (Herkimer)

Описание: Did you know that ordinary visitors are pulling $1,000+ crystals from the mud in upstate New York?

Herkimer "diamonds" aren't diamonds at all—they're double-terminated quartz crystals found ONLY in Herkimer County, New York, forming in 500-million-year-old dolostone cavities.

In this video, you'll discover exactly what makes these crystals so valuable, where to find them, and the simple field tests that separate a $20 souvenir from a $1,400 payday.

You don't need expensive tools or a geology degree—just a hammer, a chisel, and the knowledge most people walk right past.
💎 What makes Herkimer "diamonds" special (exceptional clarity, natural double termination, brilliant luster)
💎 How they form over 500 million years in Cambrian period dolostone cavities
💎 Where to find them (Herkimer Diamond Mines, Crystal Grove, Ace of Diamonds Mine)
💎 What to look for in the field (vugs, clay-filled pockets, clusters)
💎 Value factors that determine price (clarity, size, enhydro inclusions, petroleum inclusions)
💎 Mining techniques (cracking dolostone along bedding planes, chiseling into vugs)
💎 Field tests anyone can do (double-termination check, clarity test, inclusion check, hardness test)
💎 Real stories of ordinary visitors hitting valuable pockets
💎 How Herkimer "diamonds" compare to real diamonds

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