https://www.waer.org/tags/mining mining en-US Copyright Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-09-04/herkimer-diamond-mine-is-a-quintessential-labor-day-tourist-attraction-with-a-geological-quirk The Herkimer Diamond quartz crystal found in Upstate NY is as clear as a diamond and, some claim, rarer. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-09-04/herkimer-diamond-mine-is-a-quintessential-labor-day-tourist-attraction-with-a-geological-quirk Boone Kilpatrick