Name/Title
Plume AgateEntry/Object ID
78.59.572Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Triclinic System
Description: Common Name: Agate
Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide
Class: Class: Silicates
Location: Central Oregon
Description: A very thin slice of 'Carey Plume Agate', varying slightly in thickness. Polished side shows red and maroon plume at one side in yellow agate, with a pink striped edging, possibly rhyolite. The other side shows yellow, white, and pink 'swirled' agate with brecciated pieces of rhyolite in dark red, pinks, and white), and another rock, probably a common striped agate in yellow, brown, orangey pinks, and white.Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionDimensions
Width
10-11/16 inLength
6-3/8 inDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Mentzer Hall, MH-9Category
PermanentMoved By
Steve MillerDate
March 30, 2011