What is a Herkimer Diamond? Are Herkimer Diamonds Real Diamonds? 💎 Q & A

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What is a Herkimer diamond? Is it a real diamond?
The answer is no, its actually a quartz crystal. Although it does have some special attributes, watch the video to find out more!
Herkimers are from New York in and around Herkimer County only. There are locations around the world that have similar formations, none comparing with the Herkimer deposit.
I’ll be making a future video going much more in depth talking about the location where they form and how they form.
This video was only intended to inform about them not being a diamond, something I get asked a lot!
By the way, named the puppy "Matrix"
its different and rockhound oriented, and most important, he loves the name, started answering to it very quickly!

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@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Herkimers are from New York in and around Herkimer County only. There are locations around the world that have similar formations, none comparing with the Herkimer deposit. I’ll be making a future video going much more in depth talking about the location where they form and how they form. This video was only intended to inform about them not being a diamond, something I get asked a lot!

@mangoblacktea5815 5 жыл бұрын

yay I'm so excited! I really enjoyed this video!!! I've been studying about crystals and rocks and been reading a lot of books about them~ hearing it from you would be awesome!

@CheekyPseudonym 5 жыл бұрын

It's about four and a half hours from my house. I plan to go there this summer

@tgfcujhb7583 5 жыл бұрын

A university would love the crystal with water/air for research.👌

@felipemacedosilva7347 5 жыл бұрын

Soy de 🇵🇪 peru estoy suscrito porque no haces sorteos tienes muchos minerales ;v

@alexandergonzalez1690 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you go to IL

@baileydillion9331 5 жыл бұрын

Matrix is adorable. You have a good puppy there and he's going to be a great dog. Now you just have to train them to help locate and dig the gems

@KowboyUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's the wildest Herkimer Diamond cluster ever.

@Rookie_Rockounding 5 жыл бұрын

Kowboy USA Dude my thoughts exactly! Just frikin WHATTTTTT!

@bonblue4993 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That cluster is unbelievable! And thanks for the info about Herkimers being harder than regular quartz. I never knew that before.

@MrBlack-vg8rv 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be cool if they had videos like this back in grade school,i actually learn a lot from watching these videos

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Dude sure would! I would love to have know about this stuff earlier in life but I guess everything happens for a reason, but yea , still would have been cool 😆

@anerolllanes3737 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Brian. Aaww you named your puppy MATRIX cute. Can't wait for next video 💎🐶💕🤙🏼

@Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt 5 жыл бұрын

Nice choice of name for the little fur baby lol. I love herkimer diamonds. Love that one with the enhydro absolutely beautiful.

@roxymanasquan9087 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson on Herkimer diamonds. They always fascinated me. Love your sweet little fuzzball Matrix--what a cutie!

@memoryrinehart 5 жыл бұрын

"Fuzzball" was my first thought of him....

@sultanatkhan2501 4 жыл бұрын

@TheDolphace 5 жыл бұрын

Really like the explaination video format. I know a lot about gems being a jeweler but I love learning more!

@lucaswyatt 5 жыл бұрын

Wow your videos just keep getting better and better. Thank you. Always wondered about the history of these beauties.

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

@thaynegunther7925 5 жыл бұрын

Love the background on these crystals! And what a great name for your puppy! 🐶

@marisoljensen7083 5 жыл бұрын

Hi 🙂 Brian & Matrix ❤️ Thanks for sharing this video. Safe travels this summer. Looking forward to seeing your adventures.

@debbivaughn1313 5 жыл бұрын

Matrix is adorable and has the cutest name. Loved the lesson about Herkimers! Tyfs.

@tracksphantom540 5 жыл бұрын

I love how knowledgeable your are and I'll be tagging along in your journey to find new crystals cool music in the end of your videos to.

@Rookie_Rockounding 5 жыл бұрын

Brilllllllllliant video mate! One of my favourite crystals! I love it dude! Hey Matrix!!! 🐶

@Absolution55 5 жыл бұрын

Those are very nice quartz crystals, they look different than the typical quartz. I learned something new today so thank you for that. Matrix was a good name pick and have a great trip!

@imari2305 5 жыл бұрын

Herkimer diamonds are beautiful!! They would be lovely as an engagement ring!! Aww you named the puppy Matrix!! Really cool :-)

@kai81401 3 жыл бұрын

in my opinion these are not diamonds but quartz

@tamosahy 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to have some of those. Matrix is the perfect name for your puppy. Love it and your videos.

@beverlybontrager66 5 жыл бұрын

They are stunning. LOVE your videos...learning so much about crystals!! ❤

@TheKimworldwide 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing & they're beautiful! 🙏❤ Great name for the adorable baby ❤

@debbiemitchell6055 5 жыл бұрын

Just absolutely Fantastic, excited to learn more about them!

@leeolds21 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE HERKS!! Very informative video, cant wait for the next one!❤

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Gonna be doing lots of herk videos very soon!!!💎💎💎💎💎🙌🙌🙌

@alyssatorres5897 5 жыл бұрын

Awww little Matrix is the cutest name and pup ever!!! 🐶 💜

@laurenpaigeprial 5 жыл бұрын

Heading back to Herkimer this Sunday for my second trip there and I’m so excited :) LOVE seeing videos about herkimer diamonds!!!❤️

@meganmarshall3952 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. So happy I found it!

@mangoblacktea5815 5 жыл бұрын

dear crystal collector, I really really really really loved this video! The best thing about your other videos is how I also learn some cool gem facts as you pull them out of the ground~ I wouldn't mind seeing more of these educational videos in the future! I absolutely loved it! Also matrix is a prefect name for the puppy! I can't believe I didn't think of that lol

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I am making a brand new playlist, and it’s going to be titled questions about minerals, a question and answer type thing. I’ll be doing maybe one per week or try to, thanks so much for the support🙌💎🙏

@mangoblacktea5815 5 жыл бұрын

The Crystal Collector yay I’m so excited! I’m also looking forward to your summer tour videos as well~ I hope you had safe travels and I look forward to the next video! 👏🏼🙌🏼❤️🔮🧙🏼‍♀️

@cynthiaswearingen1037 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, those are gorgeous crystals! Thank you for the information on them, I enjoy that I learn something with every video of yours I watch! By the way, Matrix is the perfect name for your furbaby!

@fixeverything4u Жыл бұрын

Herkimer was kind of a road trip weekend spot when I was a kid in the mid-70s. My parents would drive us from Rochester via the NYS Thruway, East to Herkimer. Always thought they were real diamonds! Funny what kids believe and remember! Great post!

@jenniferflorio3233 5 жыл бұрын

Your hair looks great! Safe journeys!

@Bizz420 5 жыл бұрын

I got into a pocket last August and have been piecing them together since. Love them herks

@valiantwarrior4517 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. This is the first time I’ve seen Matrix that young! What a cutie. Thanks for the info about herkimers. Such pretty stones for a name that sounds like a cat hacking a hairball. 😁

@mollyv8b705 5 жыл бұрын

I learned about Herkimer diamonds from you in a previous video. I was so excited to see a large display of them at the rock show I just went to. They are so beautiful!! However these were priced as expensive as real diamonds!!

@chloewebb94 5 жыл бұрын

I knew you said they were quartz in a previous video but never knew they were a 7.5, either way that anyone would love running their hand through that bowl! So beautiful 😍

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhhh, it feels so good! Imagine if could jump into a pool of them 😆💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️

@Mr-Divine 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that enhydro is phenomenal 💎💖💎

@celticknott3442 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Love seeing Matrix🧚‍♂️😊

@debyfalkner8628 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about this. I love Matrix, what a cutie!

@southillinirockhound6399 5 жыл бұрын

Great video btw that enhydro is a great one!

@mariemoss2475 4 жыл бұрын

I Love your knowledge of crystals... they are so beautiful.

@piapichano 5 жыл бұрын

Whaaat!!! Thanks to share with us ... every video learning a litlle more

@MrInsaint 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Herkimer Diamond, Your videos are diamonds to me👍💎

@Kekereketm Жыл бұрын

I really thank you for explaining the difference to me because I was very much confused.😊

@stephanieaston6272 5 жыл бұрын

I have a weakness for Herkimers, and hope to go dig for some someday!!!💕💕💕

@nataliebelvin9677 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what you dig up

@HDshovelEd 5 жыл бұрын

Those would be fun to find with an air pocket in it for sure, those are really a diamond in the rough

@8977kk 5 жыл бұрын

That enhydro is amazing!!! Hope you make your way up to canada on your tour! Come to souris, Manitoba and get some quality agate, petrified wood, jasper, epidote, and more from the same pit

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Next year big Canada trip!!

@themobleys 5 жыл бұрын

Love Ace of Diamonds. I found a very nice water clear 1" herkimer there a few weeks ago. Such a special gem. I heard the Native Americas in the area also used them in their trading.

@Doxymeister 5 жыл бұрын

I just love the rainbow flash in Herkimer Diamonds!

@georginabuziak5110 5 жыл бұрын

awwwwwwww......Matrix.........I like that!!! : ) Loved my time at the "ace of diamonds" mine.........long long time ago and yes........me and my late husband were always being asked WHY they are called diamonds.......I still have quite a haul of them and plan on finally selling them.........from teenie tiny ones to large ones and matrix with druzzy as well......amazing stuff!!!!

@sultanatkhan2501 4 жыл бұрын

Hellow

@numismaticstacker 5 жыл бұрын

I have one Herkimer diamond given to me by a fan of my channel. Its cool!

@rachel-rb4bp 4 жыл бұрын

wow what a gorgeous cluster !

@jessicathompson8231 5 жыл бұрын

Love the name! 👍 Good boy, Matrix 💖

@susansmith6680 5 жыл бұрын

Matrix you nailed it!🐶

@13mjunky 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content!

@Nasauniverse001 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I learnt something new today.

@paigelee6321 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome information thank you 😊

@pamwirz7921 5 жыл бұрын

Only hydro I had was geodes Indiana solid sparked every time struck. And had oil in center. However upside was bubble fire opal like small interior. Love the calcite and multiform interior.

@THEBEDFORDFAMILY 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video !

@gwynnfarrell1856 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about the Herkimers. Thank you for a great lesson, and hi there Matrix, love your new name! There's a California diamond that's only found in one area of the state. They don't seem to have a specific crystal shape. Saw these on Quest for Details.

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Yes just that county, and they have odd shapes that’s are so cool 🙌💎

@anatikus1050 5 жыл бұрын

Just got back from ace of diamonds 👍 had a great trip and left with LOTS of great crystals 👍👍👍👍

@Fortheloveoflifeandland 5 жыл бұрын

Great puppy name 🐶 🥰

@barbaramiller5290 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome info. Ty

@milesnn 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome knowledge they are so gorgeous thanks

@AbsoluteMdot 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a herkimer diamond necklace and I love it

@Pappaoh 5 жыл бұрын

Ooh! Summer tour? Come out West! Love to see some vids on crystals and minerals from CA.

@oliviag6531 5 жыл бұрын

SAME! I live in Cali and I wanna see where to go!

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Will be there this summer !! 🙌🙌🙌💎💎💎💎

@pamwirz7921 5 жыл бұрын

I had my stone cut. Own several synthetic stones but a clear cut one is magnificent. But I love Sparklies.

@Gamermamadebs 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and we are learning so much. Now we just need to find a good spot for our first dig. There just aren't any good places that we know of here in southern Illinois.

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Check out my geode videos!! Great location there !

@myuniversedna9801 5 жыл бұрын

Great info...

@jessicadavenport2808 3 жыл бұрын

The enhydro is gorgeous.

@TheArkansasDiamondMiner 4 жыл бұрын

Holy Moly! The Cluster!

@maryjaynemay3410 5 жыл бұрын

AWWWW. MATRIX... perfect 💜

@kathleenloverso5654 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting ! tfs ✌🏼😊👍🏼💫

@crimsonwolf1982 2 жыл бұрын

2:47 Seesh, I'd really love to have a glass bowl of flawless Herkimer Diamonds like shown here for a center piece on my coffee table. Imagine putting some multi-colored LED lights underneath it. I bet it would refract in all sorts of seemingly random patterns.

@TheCrystalCollector 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I wish I could have afforded to buy that whole bowl that day! 😆 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎 you have a great idea with the light, that sounds like it will work and look awesome!

@4_Nellie_2 5 жыл бұрын

I have to say that Matrix is a great name for him! Can't wait to see what kind of mischief he gets into. 😁 Please feel free to share videos of that as well! 💚

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Yes for sure! I just started doing videos on my other channel, the crystal matrix kzfaq.info/love/5zhvroXjtVV5fp91fX0jWA

@4_Nellie_2 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrystalCollector Just subscribed! 💚

@FurrKnight 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Mahirimah 4 жыл бұрын

We have some that my dad got while he was traveling on the army. They were found in the sand, so I guess they would be the ones similar to Herkimer. He had them cut like diamonds in Thailand. They are even more beautiful than diamonds in my opinion. It’s like they glow in the dark. I want to eventually maybe get myself an emerald cut one.

@SilentSaturn 5 жыл бұрын

Omg matrix just casually chewing on your thumb 😂

@racheallange2056 5 жыл бұрын

I have a little Herkimer on matrix ....I love it so much..I had always wanted one...It's my little baby...LOL

@leannkennedy6568 5 жыл бұрын

👍 nice puppy name 🙂

@vonthorne8387 5 жыл бұрын

that is one incredible Herkimer... whhaaaaatt?! awesome

@sydneyjuengling6549 5 жыл бұрын

You are the best

@shawnafernandez5764 5 жыл бұрын

Matrix, very cute!

@charliegirl3169 5 жыл бұрын

I would love it if your videos were louder. My volume is all the way up and it still has to be quiet for me to hear. LOVE the Herks! I hunt their cousins in Payson AZ 🥰

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I’m still working on making them louder, seems on some PCs and things it’s low. Thanks💎⚒🙌💜

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

I just found an app on my phone that is gonna work! I’ve been trying to figure this out for a while, future videos should be louder!💎🙌⚒🙏

@charliegirl3169 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrystalCollector WOOHOO!!

@truthseeker3907 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up! :) Indiana USA.

@maryjaynemay4214 4 жыл бұрын

Oooo Pretty..!! I WANT ONE..!!

@mezellenjohnson2753 5 жыл бұрын

I have learned something new again, I didn't realise they are not diamonds though I have a cloudy misshapen one my son gave me from his shop. He sent the message a diamond for a diamond lady bless him. Have you named your puppy yet Bryan? I look forward to the coming episodes. Take care my friend, good luck and happy fossicking Mary-Ellen UK

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Yes names him “matrix! 💜💜💜💜🐶🐶🐶🙏

@oneshotme 5 жыл бұрын

Watched where someone drank the water out of one Enjoyed and gave a Thumbs Up

@kneedeepinbluegrass3086 5 жыл бұрын

Matrix!! Woohoo!!!!!!

@mrhazard668 5 жыл бұрын

That's actually a 3 Phase Enyydro. There's that big bubble floating in solution and 2 small crystals as well. Solid, liquid and gas makes for a 3 phase inclusion.

@TheCrystalCollector 5 жыл бұрын

Yes , a 3 phase! Very few know of that! I had one once that looked like a snow globe with white pieces of feldspar that fell down! 💎🙌

@alexandergonzalez1690 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you come to IL

@edinavarkonyi5358 Жыл бұрын

Lovely

@joshuanorris5860 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. I have one critique for you tho. Its not very loud. Not a big deal cuz i just turned the volume up. But then an add came on after and it was super loud! Not the end of the world but just wanted to tell you... :) Keep up the good work.

@joshuanorris5860 5 жыл бұрын

Oh and by the way matrix is a cool name for your pup :) I approve :P

@Problematic_Scorpio 5 жыл бұрын

MMAATTRIIXXX!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ That's such a cute name lol

@mari-atonjalkanen9920 5 жыл бұрын

A good looking man, a cute dog and some funny diamonds, YES PLEASE

@Isacmotovlog 5 жыл бұрын

Muiito bonito os cristais

@sueiverson258 5 жыл бұрын

Ok so Matrix is the best name... I totally love it. Matrix the rockhound. Lol

@Itchytriggerfinga 2 жыл бұрын

That one with the bubble is a caveman’s spirit level😂

@AcidicChaosLP 5 жыл бұрын

You named the dog matrix!!!!!!!!! AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

@thiccchungus5362 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the knowledge! Matrix! Such a cool name!

@matthewsgoldenadventures3330 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man are you going to come back to north Carolina if so remember the ray mica mine its a great place to look if you do come out here please let me no I would love to dig with you and learn from you