Thunderegg

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Thunderegg

Entry/Object ID

1984.62.220

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 (MnO2) Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Quartz var. agate (Thunderegg) Chemistry: SiO2 Class: Silicates Location: Burns, OR Description: Semi-rough, rounded back with polished face. Dark brown outer regions in an angular pattern with translucent white crystalline structure in center region with some white and gray bands and some beige spotting.

Collection

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.62

Source or Donor

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition Method

Long-term Loan

Dimensions

Width

4-1/8 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Length

5-3/4 in

Location

Location

Container

Left

Drawer

Back / Bottom

Shelf

Right, Right

Wall

North

Room

Mentzer Hall

Building

Mentzer Hall: "Caps Collectables" North case # 7

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Steve Miller

Date

April 12, 2011

Location

Shelf

Right

Cabinet

Case # 8

Room

Mentzer Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent