{"product_id":"raw-herkimer-diamond-quartz-crystal-16252","title":"Raw Herkimer Diamond 1.2g — Sparkling NY Quartz Crystal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fuller bodied \u003cstrong\u003eHerkimer Diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.2g, roughly 8 to 10mm across and 13 to 14mm tall, with the kind of chunky, well proportioned build that photographs badly and looks wonderful in the hand. Clarity is high, the sparkle is genuinely eye catching, and both ends finish in complete \u003cstrong\u003edouble terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a bit more heft than the miniature grades without losing any of their brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is described as raw, why does it already look faceted? This trips up almost everyone, and the answer is the nicest thing about Herkimers. Raw here means untouched, not unshaped. The facets, the points, the flat mirror faces all formed underground with no human involvement, so the crystal arrives looking cut without ever having been near a wheel. That is precisely what makes it worth having. Traditionally it is used for \u003cstrong\u003emental clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eintention setting\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eamplification\u003c\/strong\u003e, working with the \u003cstrong\u003ecrown\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ethird eye chakras\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cstrong\u003equartz\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eHerkimer County, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e, nicknamed diamonds purely for their brilliance. Around \u003cstrong\u003e500 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e a shallow sea deposited carbonate sediments that hardened into the Little Falls dolostone. Acidic groundwater dissolved cavities into that rock, silica rich fluid worked in, and quartz crystallized inside those sealed pockets slowly, suspended and hardly touching the walls. With neither end anchored, a full set of faces grew on both, roughly eighteen across the whole crystal. Ordinary quartz always attaches at one end, which is why a natural double point is worth remarking on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herkimer Diamond, natural double terminated quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single crystal, full bodied, high clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10mm wide, 13 to 14mm high, 7mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herkimer, New York, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown and third eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e No chain or setting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving with your Herkimer Diamond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stockier build makes this a good statement stone for a wire wrap, where a slim crystal can disappear into the setting. It also carries well, sits comfortably between finger and thumb, and works nicely as the centre of a small grid. Each is chosen from a natural batch, so expect small differences from the photographs. Quartz is hard and water safe, so rinse and dry on a soft cloth. Keep it apart from harder gems in storage so the faces stay clean and the points stay sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crysmology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52548519493919,"sku":null,"price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/5810\/3327\/files\/il_fullxfull.8014197669_tge1_198e7a5c-dfd3-46a0-9baa-7b8daaca81a3.jpg?v=1779056820","url":"https:\/\/crysmology.com\/en-de\/products\/raw-herkimer-diamond-quartz-crystal-16252","provider":"Crysmology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}