Affirmation: I effortlessly manifest my desires. Chakras: Third Eye, Crown
Zodiac Signs: Aries, Sagittarius
Herkimer Diamonds were first discovered in the 18th century in Herkimer County, New York. These double-terminated crystals are called "diamonds" due to their exceptional brilliance and diamond-like clarity. Considered to be of higher frequency than clear quartz, Herkimer Diamonds are often viewed as an amplified version of clear quartz.
This crystal opens the Crown and Third Eye chakras and balances all chakras, earning the nickname "The Stone of Attunement." It helps you connect to higher energy frequencies, making it ideal for enhancing psychic abilities, astral travel, and lucid dreaming.
Like clear quartz, Herkimer Diamonds are powerful energy amplifiers. Their exceptionally high vibration makes them excellent for clearing negative energy and amplifying the energy of other stones. Herkimer Diamonds are especially helpful for new beginnings and manifesting intentions. With their dynamic energy, they provide a motivational push when you need extra drive and vitality.
When making a wish, hold a Herkimer Diamond with its points facing up and down to channel your intention between the Earth and the cosmos. The crystal creates a conduit of light that helps manifest your desires while receiving guidance from the universe. At the start of the year or during any new chapter in life, Herkimer Diamonds are excellent for grounding dreams into reality.
This selection of Herkimer Diamonds was directly sourced from a miner in Herkimer County, New York, ensuring their authenticity. Recently, similar double-terminated crystals have been discovered in Pakistan and Tibet, sold at lower prices. However, collectors still regard New York Herkimer Diamonds as the gold standard. Some even argue that only New York crystals should be called "Herkimer Diamonds" due to the unique geological conditions and older age of the deposits, which influence the stone's energy and appearance.
Compared to other sources, New York Herkimer Diamonds tend to be smaller and brighter, typically measuring less than 1cm. Larger crystals over 2.5cm are rare and highly prized. Despite their small size, their energy is powerful, and even a tiny piece packs a punch.
How to tell if a herkimer diamond is real?
Hardness Test: Herkimer Diamonds have a hardness of 7–7.5, making them slightly harder than regular quartz. You can test this by using the tip of a Herkimer Diamond to scratch ordinary quartz—if it leaves a mark, it’s likely genuine. If no scratch appears, the stone may either be softer than usual or a misrepresented quartz crystal.
Shape and Size: Authentic Herkimer Diamonds from New York have a natural 18-faceted structure with double termination points. They are typically small, and even larger specimens over 1 cm tend to be short and stout. If you find a long, slender Herkimer, it’s worth questioning its authenticity. Longer, more transparent crystals with few inclusions are often regular quartz misidentified as Herkimer Diamonds.
Inclusions: Herkimer Diamonds frequently contain small black spots or inclusions, often carbon anthraxolite. If your stone has these features, it’s a good sign it’s not ordinary quartz, though further identification is necessary to confirm the origin.
Clarity and Color: Most Herkimer Diamonds are clear, but you might come across varieties with yellow, brown, or gray hues, often accompanied by anthraxolite inclusions. Only very small Herkimer Diamonds are likely to be completely clear and inclusion-free. The larger the crystal, the more likely it is to contain other colors or inclusions. Large, perfectly transparent crystals over 1 cm are extremely rare and highly valuable, often referred to by miners as "Unicorns." These rare specimens are usually cut into expensive gemstones, so if you find one at a suspiciously low price, it might not be a true Herkimer Diamond from New York.
Care Guide
Herkimer Diamond can be safely exposed to sunlight and immersed in water.
Herkimer Diamond Crystal Profile
Formula: SiO2
Crystal system: Triclinic
Crystal system Mineral Classification: Silicate
Mohs Hardness: 7–7.5
Specific Gravity: 2.65
Refractive Index: 1.544-1.553
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Associated Chakras: Crown, Third Eye
Associated Zodiac Signs: None
