North American NY Herkimer Quartz Crystals in Matrix
**Originally Listed At $150**
North America, New York, Herkimer County, 500 million of years ago. A stunning display of quartz crystals within a matrix of gray stone. These faceted beauties appear as if they were caved and placed by human hands, but this is all mother nature and chemistry. These crystals are often referred to as Herkimer “diamonds” due to their naturally faceted shapes, however a true diamond in the rough is exactly that - a coarse, glass-like stone - whereas these quartz crystals are naturally shaped with 18 facets and double points. Calcium and magnesium carbonate sediments within bedrock cavities known as "vugs" resulted in these quartz crystals of stunning clarity. Within the vugs are additional glimmering gray matrices from the dolomite that also formed. This natural "pocket" with two almost perfect crystals is remarkable! Size of larger crystal: 0.75" L x 0.5" W (1.9 cm x 1.3 cm); matrix: 4.5" L x 3" W x 2" H (11.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#164317
Condition Report: Larger crystal is slightly loose but still secured in matrix. Some surface abrasions and nicks to crystals. Smaller crystal formations along edges of matrix.
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**Originally Listed At $150**
North America, New York, Herkimer County, 500 million of years ago. A stunning display of quartz crystals within a matrix of gray stone. These faceted beauties appear as if they were caved and placed by human hands, but this is all mother nature and chemistry. These crystals are often referred to as Herkimer “diamonds” due to their naturally faceted shapes, however a true diamond in the rough is exactly that - a coarse, glass-like stone - whereas these quartz crystals are naturally shaped with 18 facets and double points. Calcium and magnesium carbonate sediments within bedrock cavities known as "vugs" resulted in these quartz crystals of stunning clarity. Within the vugs are additional glimmering gray matrices from the dolomite that also formed. This natural "pocket" with two almost perfect crystals is remarkable! Size of larger crystal: 0.75" L x 0.5" W (1.9 cm x 1.3 cm); matrix: 4.5" L x 3" W x 2" H (11.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#164317
Condition Report: Larger crystal is slightly loose but still secured in matrix. Some surface abrasions and nicks to crystals. Smaller crystal formations along edges of matrix.
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