Double Terminated Quartz vs Herkimer Diamonds

Natural Herkimer Diamond

Herkimer Diamonds are double terminated Quartz crystals that have naturally formed and are found only in Herkimer, New York. The Mohawk Indians and other early settlers found these Herkimer diamonds in stream sediments and fields. They were amazed with these rare crystals and held them in high esteem. 

6" vug rock containing a nice Quartz Double Terminator

Similar formations are found around the world, but can not be called true Herkimers. These are called double terminated Quartz and display this two sided crystal points, showing that little contact with the host rock was made during formation. You can also find Quartz crystals polished into double terminated stones for the same metaphysical energy the natural Herkimers provide - receiving and transmitting energy simultaneously. 

Polished Double Terminated Quartz Pendant

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CRYSTALS: Herkimer

QUESTION: Dear Sheila, I want to do a throat chakra layout for someone who has lost her voice. It's suggested that two double terminated quartz crystals be used as part of the layout. Can I substitute two double terminated Herkimer Diamonds or would the affect be different?
Thank you - Blessings.

ANSWER: Thanks for your email. Herkimer Diamonds are actually a form of Quartz, so those will be perfect for your throat layout! Let me know how it turns out!

Sincerely,
Sheila Satin

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Double Terminated Crystals

Question: I was looking in your store, bid on some more herks, saw your picture and read the brief description of how you got started. You say you are a Crystal Healer. How do crystals heal? How does that work? I have some issues that Iwould like to resolve if it is possible to fix with the crystals I have bought from you and other ebay members.

Answer:
First of all, I want to thank you for your purchase and interest in crystals. Many people have no idea why they are so attracted to crystals and why they keep collecting them through out their lives. They say that crystals make them feel good.

Herkimer Diamonds (or herks as you call them) are special double-ended Quartz crystals that come from only one place: Herkimer, New York. We sell double-terminators which are also natural Quartz but have been polished and faceted for crystal healing. The double points act like a transmitter and receiver of energy.

Here are a few ways to use these double-terminators for healing:

• Carry them with you to transmute the negative energy (from one end) into the positive energy (out on the other end). The result helps you receive the positive energy circulation at all time.
  
• Amethyst double-terminators can be placed on your crown or third-eye chakra for about 30 minutes to open up the blockage of energy on both chakras. Amethyst gives out spiritual energy and connects you with the higher realms.
  
• Clear Quartz double-terminators can be placed on all chakras for about 30 minutes to open and to balance the energy. Clear Quartz is known as a "master healer” which provides all energies.
  
  
• Rose Quartz double-terminators can be placed on your heart to unblock and balance love energy. Great for those with a lot of yang/aggressive energies blocking their hearts!