Big Ol' Perty Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystal

Wiggling a little bit.

0:02

I'm kind of concerned about this crack here.

0:04

Almost looks like it's going to be broke when it comes out but who knows.

0:56

Dont want to force it.

1:15

Oh there we go, come on baby.

2:00

Oh there we go, oh look at that, pretty little calcites on the bottom.

3:32

There she be.

3:33

I'll take that one home all day long.

3:46

Yeah I LOVE MY JOB!

[zoeyoctober]

HERKIMER DIAMONDS, brilliant, water clear quartz crystals composed of silicon dioxide, hard enough to scratch glass. They are of a hexagonal structure and doubly terminated - (points on both ends).

Dolomite limestone is the rock formation in which they are found. This rock was buried ages ago. Subsequently, surface water containing silicon seeped downward through the earth and was trapped in pockets or cavities in the dolomite rock. Under tremendous heat and pressure these crystals were formed. Weathering and erosion by glaciers and water have exposed the strata in Middleville, New York. the crystals are found mostly in rock cavities (formed approximately four hundred million years ago) but many are found in soil surrounding the weathered rocks.

The name Herkimer Diamond came about because to the untrained eye the sparkling crystals look like real diamonds and since these unique crystals are found in Herkimer County, named after the Revolutionary War General Nicholas Herkimer thus the name Herkimer Diamonds. Additionally, the Mohawk Indians, native to this area, are known as "The People of the Crystals".

[dprksongmoranbongbandskito]

Wow really big and pretty ! Very nice discovery. Congratulations !

[emmaschaeffer]

Wow, that is GORGEOUS. So glad it didn't crack. Wish I could go back to Herkimer now!

[Kid-rmfl]

I like how people think that finding a Crystal is fake, it's like they don't understand science.

[sellosqueez]

For those of you that are gonna call this fake, it isn't. Herkimer diamonds are a type of quartz, and they're almost always clear.

[RoughMarket]

What an amazing find!!
Also, sorry about all the negative comments on your video. It's clear you stated that it is a Herkimer Diamond :)

For those who are wondering what a Herkimer Diamond is:
Herkimer Diamonds are beautiful double-terminated quartz crystals found in Herkimer, New York. Incredibly, these phenomenal gemstones are close to five hundred million years old. The crystals are magnificent works of nature, found in the rock, having a diamond-like geometrical appearance..

[lpstaylor]

Finally I found a REAL diamond video. Thanks.

[j.clowers]

I spent the weekend at Herkimer about 30 or so years ago. Hit a huge pocket.

[shahannagrey]

THAT was fun.

Loved the little HEEHEE giggle at the end!

[cowboygeologist]

I'm not sure how searching "abandoned Nevada" called up your video but as a retired geologist and mineral collector, this was great! Congrats.

[واديالأمان-ذخ]

Herkimer diamonds are not actually diamonds, but are double-terminated quartz crystals of exceptional clarity (water-clear) discovered within exposed outcrops of dolostone in and around Herkimer County, New York and the Mohawk River Valley

[Dj_Kirby]

It's like trying to get a tooth out.

[leosrule]

I always thought Jewelers cut stones to 'shape'. I've never seen one come out of the ground looking professionally cut. But, then again, I haven't done much crystal rock hunting.
That's a beautiful rock!!

[Reasonist]

the ignorance before commenting performed by a good majority of your viewers perfectly suits this video's placement in the comedy category. awesome find btw ~r.

[kurrinlamere]

1:39 when u try your best but u don’t succeed

[LVLYo-YoGuy]

I love to own a diamond in its natural form it don't matter the value something that size you found be good enough. That's a awesome find by the way. Good luck hope you find a very valuable gem someday.

[BrandonCurryChannel]

Wow great find! Is Herkimer diamond mine still open since the big fire?

[ashokgurung]

I used to have so many crystal like this one, and with various color. Never thought they were diamonds.

[IAMGiftbearer]

Wow! I bet you do love your job! God, that is huge!

[kend]

Nice find, looks a lot bigger than most. I found a dolomite rock along the Saint Lawrence river (Wellesely Island area) that has several small 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch size clear crystals embedded in it. Have you ever heard of Herkimer Diamonds being found in this area?