Digging Herkimer Diamonds at the Ace of Diamonds Mine

This is our first trip to mine Herkimer Diamonds this year. This is at the Ace of Diamonds Mine in Middleville, NY. It was only $14 USD per person to mine there from 9am to 5pm. If you've never done this before it's really fun, but also very hard work. It was quite warm the day we were there but we were able to manage the heat by staying hydrated and spending time in the shade as needed. I would also recommend sunscreen and bug spray if you get the chance to come to this area to mine.
Herkimer Diamonds are quartz crystals that are double terminated and are formed in dolostone. They're slightly harder than other quartz crystals and score a 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. The name Herkimer comes from the location, of Herkimer County, NY. The diamond part is a nickname that came from the high luster and brilliance these beautiful crystals have. Real diamonds are made of carbon and Herkimer Diamonds are made of silicon dioxide.

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That I am very happy that you found a beautiful diamond. ✨💓⛏️😎

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[@themobleys]

Thank you so much for watching! We feel very blessed to live in this area with such geological diversity.

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[@themobleys]

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[@LoveHandcraftedAni]

First time I am seeing that diamond types 😍👍

[@jodyben-david6188]

Beautiful! I am planning to go there again this summer. I had heard they were no longer digging there so glad to know they still are operating and there are great Herkimers to be found!

[@themobleys]

That’s exciting! Yes, they’re open and there are certainly more to be found. Good luck when you go!

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Awesome finds!

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Looks like the crystal formed around a spider egg. Good video, very engaging!

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They sure are beautiful!

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[@goose_goose_duck_the_rats_fan]

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[@themobleys]

They sure are! Thanks for watching!

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You guys have really good eyes!!!

[@themobleys]

Thank you!

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No problem sir, may I ask a question, did you broke any rock to find them, or just found all of them in the dirt? @@themobleys

[@goose_goose_duck_the_rats_fan]

I wanted to find a video because we are actually on are way to diamond arches now :)

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Get yourself some deer antlers for the next time you go back digging. They won't scratch the courts and they're strong enough to move the dirt

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Please define how much is the price

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[@themobleys]

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Where is this place?

[@themobleys]

Hi! This is in Middleville, NY at the Ace of Diamonds mine. Thanks for watching!

[@anwar-1968]

How much is the price of the big crystal from this Herkimer, please reply

[@themobleys]

Hi! I don’t sell the Herkimers that we find currently. We just enjoy mining and collecting them for now. Thanks for watching!

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I have one kg of it how much is the price for this quantity and the luxury type

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Where is this place address please

[@themobleys]

Thanks for watching! It’s Ace of Diamonds at 84 Herkimer St. Middleville NY. They are currently closed for the season but will open again in the spring.

[@saravanag1809]

50 grm crystal diamond stone

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Your country

[@themobleys]

New York, USA. Thanks for watching! I always enjoy seeing so many people from around the world watching our videos. 🙂

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Quartz not diamond

[@themobleys]

Thanks for watching! Yes that’s correct. These are quartz crystals that are nicknamed Herkimer diamonds because when they were first discovered they were mistaken for diamonds.

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[@themobleys]

Thanks for watching! Yes they are quartz crystals, but have the nickname Herkimer Diamonds because of their clarity and location.

[@diamond.hgp.]

Bên bạn nếu có nguồn kim cương thô tự nhiên. Nếu giá bạn bán hợp lý tôi sẽ mua. Chúng tôi mài kim cương tại việt nam 🇻🇳.

[@themobleys]

Very cool! We don’t have any diamonds in this area. The closest source I know of is in Arkansas.

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This is no diamonds!!! This is quartz...

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[@Its2EZbaby]

Don’t comment on things you’re uneducated about. They’re called Herkimer Diamonds. Nobody claims they’re real diamonds, and it’s obvious that they aren’t. If you’re stupid enough to think they’re diamonds, you shouldn’t be on the internet. Maybe read about something before talking about it ❤️

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