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The Herkimer Diamonds of Upstate New York
[Bob Schuster]
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Monthly Meeting Monday January 13, 2025 630PM Atwater Memorial Library 1720 Foxon Road RT 80 North Branford, CT 06471 PUBLIC IS WELCOME |
- Speaker - Robert Schuster The Quartz Crystal and The Herkimer Diamonds of Upstate New York  |
- Silent Auction -
ROBERT J REID COLLECTION
The Family of the late Robert Reid, has generously donated his Mineral Collection to the NHMC.
Please visit the Forum Page, on our website, to view and download the Collection Index.
Items from this well cataloged Collection will be included in our Silent Auction.
Please visit the Forum Page, on our website, to view and download the Collection Index.
Items from this well cataloged Collection will be included in our Silent Auction.
The Quartz Crystal and
The Herkimer Diamonds of Upstate New York
[Bob Schuster]
Herkimer
Diamonds are famous among mineral collectors the world over and mineral
experts say that they are the finest Quartz crystals on the
planet. These wonderful crystals are so visually spectacular they
dazzle even non-rockhounds.
Starting with the amazing characteristics of quartz as a substance, you will learn what to look for in your own Herkimers. Then you’ll learn the 14 step process by which these gems are believed to have formed in central upstate New York.
Hunting Herkimers started in earnest in the 1950's. Each of the significant mines will be discussed, providing historical insight, specific location, and current activities.
Finally, we will watch a group of seasoned rockhounds from the Bristol and Meriden G&M Clubs dig at the Hastings’ mine - insight into how a real mining operation progresses – spiced with a wee bit of humor.
Both before and after the formal presentation you will be able to ask questions and examine several interesting specimens that demonstrate what to look for in your own collection.
Starting with the amazing characteristics of quartz as a substance, you will learn what to look for in your own Herkimers. Then you’ll learn the 14 step process by which these gems are believed to have formed in central upstate New York.
Hunting Herkimers started in earnest in the 1950's. Each of the significant mines will be discussed, providing historical insight, specific location, and current activities.
Finally, we will watch a group of seasoned rockhounds from the Bristol and Meriden G&M Clubs dig at the Hastings’ mine - insight into how a real mining operation progresses – spiced with a wee bit of humor.
Both before and after the formal presentation you will be able to ask questions and examine several interesting specimens that demonstrate what to look for in your own collection.
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