A Herkimer floater crystal with an elongated shape. Our definition of a Herkimer floater crystal is one that has no matrix attachment or other external growth marks. It formed freely and completely inside the water filled vug. They are usually AA grade and are not only eye clean, but clean when examined with a 10x loupe. As perfect as they get. Quartz crystals are silicon dioxide. Most quartz points formed in matrix rich with silica as well; so the crystals naturally attract and attach themselves to the matrix, or host rock. The result is a single terminated crystal. Dolomite (Herkimer host rock) is rich in magnesium and we believe low in silicon, since Herkimer's did not attach themselves, but rather repelled from it. This allowed Herkimer Diamonds to form freely in the water filled vugs, developing two termination points vs. a single. They are one of the most rare type of quartz crystals.
With a loupe, window and activation facets are seen. A 'window facet' is recognized by a diamond-shaped facet or "window" located at an area where the facet lines should have come together in a point, but instead created an additional diamond shaped facet. A true window facet has a square diamond shape. Many times they are found with a rectangular shape. I have seen these called 'activation faces'. These crystals are said to be powerful teachers and assists one in seeing into the essence of self.
This is a beautiful bright Herkimer floater crystal!

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