Thunderegg

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Thunderegg

Entry/Object ID

1984.62.230

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 (MnO2) Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Quartz var.agate (Thunderegg) Chemistry: SiO2 Class: Silicates Location: Burns, OR Description: Smooth, rounded back with polished face. Reddish-brown outer regions with translucent dark grays, black and white in a general banded structure in center.

Collection

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.62

Source or Donor

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition Method

Long-term Loan

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Depth

1-3/8 in

Length

2-7/8 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-10

Category

Permanent