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Dr.C. did two talks at the Herkimer Diamond Festival (July)which are in a Youtube movie. The research on the Herkimer District is in need of samples and photos.

How can you help? Visit the "how to help" page.

Hanson-Benchmark Quarry (HBQ), St. Johnsville, NY

This is an active crushed stone quarry.  There is no public access.

Every Herkimer diamond mine or deposit will have is own web page IF there are specimens available for scientific examination, and photos donated to this website.

Each mine site webpage will have the following:
                 - Unique but common photo and discussion.
                 - Mine specific mineral sequence diagram with comments.
                 - Photo albums, by topic, including pocket photos.
                 - Collecting tips and links
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Unique but Common

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Mineral Sequence Diagram for

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Photo Albums

Collecting Tips and Links

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W. David Hoisington, Ph.D.

Photos for Hanson-Benchmark Quary are divided into categories and placed into albums.  These albums are listed below.  They can be added to at any time, so send in your photos and see them here.

The four photo albums - to be added

Mine site photos
Pocket photos
Herkimer photos
Other mineral photos

July, 2011

Information, specimens, and photos are being collected for this location.  You can help by sending your donations.  See the help page for instructions.

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