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hotspringer
herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 12:00 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 12:00 PM EST
I have found the purest most beautiful herkimer diamonds in the world. they cut glass will not burn.they come from North Carolina mountains. will sell
would like to show Kristine gum or Samantha brown Do you find this valuable?    
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WilliOfTheValley
WilliOfTheValley
1. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 12:25 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 12:25 PM EST
Hotspringer,
Inquiring minds would like to know if you would put a pic of the diamond(s) in the photo section of this forum.

Willi Do you find this valuable?    
JBare
JBare
2. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 8:11 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 8:11 PM EST
"I have found the purest most beautiful herkimer diamonds in the world. they cut glass will not burn.they come from North Carolina mountains. will sell
would like to show Kristine gum or Samantha brown"
I thought Herkimer Diamonds could only be found in New York ? Do you find this valuable?    
dancingflowers
dancingflowers
3. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 8:44 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 8:44 PM EST
Your user name indicates you are from Hot Springs. Is that Hot Springs, AR? I might know you since I used to live there. Do you find this valuable?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
4. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 8:57 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 8:57 PM EST
"Your user name indicates you are from Hot Springs. Is that Hot Springs, AR? I might know you since I used to live there."
Glad to see you online. Have you read about the earthquakes just east of Hot Springs at Magnet Cove and some wells turning hot in Sleepy Hollow.
Bill Do you find this valuable?    
dancingflowers
dancingflowers
5. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 9:11 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 9:11 PM EST
"Glad to see you online. Have you read about the earthquakes just east of Hot Springs at Magnet Cove and some wells turning hot in Sleepy Hollow.
Bill"
Yes, in fact there is some interesting reading about the area from 1902 if you do a search on Google Books for the following: Report of an Analysis of the Waters of the Hot Springs on the Hot Springs ... By United States Dept. of the Interior, John Kerfoot Haywood, Walter.

Seems that November of this past year was an active month but it only made the local television newscast for a day or two. I believe they are doing additional studies on the area now. There is a December 2008 newsletter published the Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society that also mentions the Magnet Cove area, you can find it here: http://www.centralarrockhound.org/docs/dec08DL.pdf Do you find this valuable?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
6. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 9:25 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 9:25 PM EST
"Yes, in fact there is some interesting reading about the area from 1902 if you do a search on Google Books for the following: Report of an Analysis of the Waters of the Hot Springs on the Hot Springs ... By United States Dept. of the Interior, John Kerfoot Haywood, Walter.

Seems that November of this past year was an active month but it only made the local television newscast for a day or two. I believe they are doing additional studies on the area now. There is a December 2008 newsletter published the Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society that also mentions the Magnet Cove area, you can find it here: http://www.centralarrockhound.org/docs/dec08DL.pdf "
Thanks, I have been catching some of the articles. The Cove is a five square mile formation of volcanic rocks. It is an anomaly with 42 different minerals found there. A state geologist said there could be magma coming into the area causing the quakes. Have you ever prospected in the cove?
Bill Do you find this valuable?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
7. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 9:46 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 9:46 PM EST
Dancingflowers, I am getting together field trips to the cove, the diamond mine and crystals mines beginning in March. hope you can go along with us.
Bill Do you find this valuable?    
dancingflowers
dancingflowers
8. RE: herkimer diamonds - OT
Jan 23 2009, 10:04 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 10:04 PM EST
"Thanks, I have been catching some of the articles. The Cove is a five square mile formation of volcanic rocks. It is an anomaly with 42 different minerals found there. A state geologist said there could be magma coming into the area causing the quakes. Have you ever prospected in the cove?
Bill "
I had a sister in-law that lived around there so I've kicked around a little in the area, but no real serious prosprecting. although I would have enjoyed it if I could have gotten some of the nieces and nephews interested!. Do you find this valuable?    

hotspringer
9. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 10:04 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 10:04 PM EST
"I thought Herkimer Diamonds could only be found in New York ?"
Yes you are correct. These will be called the Hot Springs diamonds, because they are found in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Do you find this valuable?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
10. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 10:08 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 10:08 PM EST
"Yes you are correct. These will be called the Hot Springs diamonds, because they are found in Hot Springs, North Carolina. "
Herkimers are quartz crystals. Are the NC diamonds quartz crystals and how large are they?
Bill Do you find this valuable?    

hotspringer
11. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 10:08 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 10:08 PM EST
"Your user name indicates you are from Hot Springs. Is that Hot Springs, AR? I might know you since I used to live there."
No. It,s Hot Springs, North Carolina, but now you have a new friend here. Do you find this valuable?    
dancingflowers
dancingflowers
12. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 10:15 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 10:15 PM EST
"No. It,s Hot Springs, North Carolina, but now you have a new friend here. "
Great! Glad you are here! Do you find this valuable?    
dancingflowers
dancingflowers
13. RE: herkimer diamonds -ot
Jan 23 2009, 10:16 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 10:16 PM EST
"Dancingflowers, I am getting together field trips to the cove, the diamond mine and crystals mines beginning in March. hope you can go along with us.
Bill"
Sounds like a plan! Hopefully I can join you, I'll keep my fingers crossed. Do you find this valuable?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
14. RE: herkimer diamonds -ot
Jan 23 2009, 10:19 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 10:19 PM EST
"Sounds like a plan! Hopefully I can join you, I'll keep my fingers crossed."
I will sent the dates to you shortly so you can be part of the fun.
Bill Do you find this valuable?    

hotspringer
15. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 10:30 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 10:30 PM EST
"Herkimers are quartz crystals. Are the NC diamonds quartz crystals and how large are they?
Bill"
Yes they are quartz crystals. The state geologist said it was the hardest mineral he had ever crushed. He determined it to be quartz with a chemical test. I did a heat test. Not only could I not burn them, but I couldn't make them hot either. As you probably know, diamonds will burn because they are 100% carbon. Most are about 1/4 inch long, with beautiful prisms. Thanks, Barry Do you find this valuable?    
pvjjh
pvjjh
16. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 11:28 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 11:28 PM EST
"Yes they are quartz crystals. The state geologist said it was the hardest mineral he had ever crushed. He determined it to be quartz with a chemical test. I did a heat test. Not only could I not burn them, but I couldn't make them hot either. As you probably know, diamonds will burn because they are 100% carbon. Most are about 1/4 inch long, with beautiful prisms. Thanks, Barry "
Are they double terminated by chance? Man it woud be neat to see some pics. Welcome to the wiki and thanks for sharing the info.

Paul
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WilliOfTheValley
WilliOfTheValley
17. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 11:43 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 11:43 PM EST
Barry,
Welcome to the Wiki. Nice to have you aboard. I'm still waiting to see some pictures.

Willi Do you find this valuable?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
18. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 23 2009, 11:56 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 23 2009, 11:56 PM EST
"Barry,
Welcome to the Wiki. Nice to have you aboard. I'm still waiting to see some pictures.

Willi"
I saw the beautiful forest picture you took at Lucas Creek. I thought I saw a strange large hairy manlike creature in the woods. Am I mistaken or was it a BIG FOOT.?
Bill Do you find this valuable?    
TallTomSr
TallTomSr
19. RE: herkimer diamonds
Jan 24 2009, 1:46 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 24 2009, 1:46 AM EST
Welcome Barry I too would love to see those crystals. Jump on in and keep sharing withus.
Bill, I do believe the stange man like hairy creature was just a crossed eyed rock addict. From what I understand true sasquatchs Wear hickory shirts not denim,,lol.
Tom Do you find this valuable?    
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