A lovely cluster courtesy Bill McIlquham
During the Victoria Day weekend in May 2012, the Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough will be participating in a field trip to Herkimer New York to collect Herkimer diamonds. Herkimer Diamonds are doubly terminated quartz crystals, which are quite rare in most localities, but common to the area; hence the name. The trip will be organized by Bill and Anne McIlquham the Canadian source of diamonds. Bill and Anne have a claim at the Ace of Diamonds mine. Next year the Victoria Day weekend is from May 19 to May 21. If you are a member of the Gem and Mineral Club, join us for a most enjoyable weekend of mineral collecting. For more information on Herkimer Diamonds vist Bill and Anne’s website or go to geology.com There are numerous sites in the area so collecting is not necessarily limited to this site. If you like ” diamonds” or like mineral collecting, contact the club. More information on this great trip will be available during the coming months.
