Thunderegg Core

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Thunderegg Core

Entry/Object ID

1984.62.213

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 (MnO2) Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Quartz var. agate Chemistry: SiO2 Class: Silicates Location: Unknown Description: (Agate core) Similar in shape to a vertabre with sandy light brown color with multiple planes extending from a common center.

Collection

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.62

Source or Donor

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition Method

Long-term Loan

Dimensions

Width

2 in

Depth

1-3/4 in

Length

2-1/8 in

Location

Location

Rolling Display

RD-12

Room

Mentzer Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Ian Cunningham

Date

February 11, 2024