Moss Agate

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Moss Agate

Entry/Object ID

1984.62.249

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 (MnO2) Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Quartz var.agate Chemistry: SiO2 Class: Silicates Location: Indian Creek, Jackson County, OR Description: Flat, bumpy (nodules) back with polished face. Transparent brown, greens, grays and some orange in a swirl pattern.

Collection

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.62

Source or Donor

Leland "Cap" Mentzer

Acquisition Method

Long-term Loan

Dimensions

Width

5-1/4 in

Depth

1 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-10

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Steve Miller

Date

May 3, 2011