Sagenite (Agate)

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Sagenite (Agate)

Entry/Object ID

1984.62.247

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 (MnO2) Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Quartz var.agate (repllacement after Zeolite) Chemistry: SiO2 Class: Silicates Location: Jackson County, OR Description: Thin slice with polished face. Dark red band on outer region. Yellowish-tan on inner area with beige and blue-gray splays radiating 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

4-1/4 in

Depth

1/4 in

Length

5-1/4 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-10

Category

Permanent