Why hunt for “Herkimer diamonds”? It’s great fun and every time you break open a rock you will look with anticipation to see if you liberated an unseen quartz crystal. Nice “Herkimer diamonds” are highly prized mineral specimens and are sought by mineral collectors worldwide. Large numbers of Herkimer crystals are also used in jewelry because their natural “facets” are both beautiful and interesting. Some people also seek “Herkimer diamonds” because they are thought to have “holistic qualities.”

If you like minerals and have an opportunity to visit the Herkimer County area of New York, consider spending a day looking for “Herkimer diamonds”. Be sure to wear clothes that are suitable for working outdoors. Safety glasses are required, and you will be sorry if you don’t wear gloves. If you need a sledge hammer or other tools, you can rent them at the mine for a very small fee. If you want to obtain some nice “Herkimer diamonds” but are unable to visit Herkimer to mine them yourself