Thunderegg

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Thunderegg

Entry/Object ID

1984.62.205

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 (MnO2) Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Quartz var. agate (Thunderegg) Chemistry: SiO2 Class: Silicates Location: Priday Bed, Madras, OR Description: "Double" Thunderegg with rough, rounded back and polished face. Reddish-brown outer regions with distinct white and gray banding and an area of light and dark blue-gray swirled bands.

Collection

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.62

Source or Donor

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition Method

Long-term Loan

Dimensions

Width

3-3/4 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Length

5-3/4 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-10

Category

Permanent