Herkimer Diamonds are beautiful double-terminated quartz crystals found in Herkimer, New York. Incredibly, these phenomenal gems are believed to be close to five hundred million years old. The Diamonds are magnificent works of nature, found in the rock appearing to have been precision cut by man and having a diamond-like geometrical shape. Thus, the name of recognition of “Herkimer Diamonds”. This book has been written and illustrated for children to highlight the notoriety and unique features of the Herkimer Diamonds which are right here in our domestic backyard!