Here is a large piece of "dolostone" dolomite limestone matrix. Exposed in the matrix are two small druzzy quartz and first phase dolomite lined pockets. In each are A+ - AA, double terminated herkimer quartz crystals. The rating "A+" and "AA" means extremely clean and gemmy crystals.
This specimen weighs in at 1.05 pounds and measures approx. 5 inches long x 4.5 inches wide x 1.75 inches thick.
In the pocket on the left of the piece are 2 water clear crystals. One is easily visible the other in buried down in the pocket, I could not get a good photo of the deep one. They measure approx. 1.5 cm each. On the right side is an open pocket with 2 small clear crystals that have a slight yellow tint to them. This pocket is lined with amazing druzy quartz crystals.
There are also a few small pockets that are not opened that show signs of crystals within.
All of the visible crystals are still attached to the walls of the pocket. These are as found crystals in matrix.
A+ - AA Herkimer crystals in matrix are very rare specimens, since crystals of this quality and size are always removed.
