Herkimer Diamond Mines
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Herkimer Diamond Mines is a popular tourist destination in Herkimer, New York, where visitors can collect naturally formed, double-terminated quartz crystals known as "Herkimer diamonds."
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
mine
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quarry ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| allows | visitors to keep found crystals ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Herkimer diamond trade name
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local camping resorts ⓘ |
| attracts |
geology enthusiasts
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rock collectors ⓘ school groups ⓘ tourists from across the United States ⓘ |
| charges | admission fee ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| distanceFrom |
approximately 70 miles east of Syracuse, New York
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approximately 80 miles northwest of Albany, New York ⓘ |
| geologicalAge | Cambrian ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
RV park nearby
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campground nearby ⓘ gift shop ⓘ museum displays ⓘ open-pit mining area ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | official Herkimer Diamond Mines website ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Herkimer diamonds
NERFINISHED
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double-terminated quartz crystals ⓘ recreational mineral collecting ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Herkimer County, New York
NERFINISHED
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| materialExtracted |
Herkimer diamonds
NERFINISHED
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quartz crystals ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Herkimer County NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | Village of Herkimer, New York NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| offersActivity |
dig-your-own crystals
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rockhounding ⓘ sluicing ⓘ |
| partOf | regional tourism in Central New York ⓘ |
| productType |
jewelry made with Herkimer diamonds
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souvenir gemstones ⓘ |
| provides | safety instructions for mining area ⓘ |
| rockType | dolostone ⓘ |
| season | typically open spring through fall ⓘ |
| sells | mining tools for visitors ⓘ |
| state | New York ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
local tourism promotions
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rockhounding guidebooks ⓘ |
| touristType |
educational tourism site
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family-friendly attraction ⓘ |
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