Plume Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Plume Agate

Entry/Object ID

1989.2.76

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 (MnO2) Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Quartz var.agate (plume) Chemistry: SiO2 Class: Silicates Location: Priday Bed, Madras, OR Description: Very thin slice with polished face. Irregular mix of transparent red, olive greens, tans and yellow. Plume is scattered throughout.

Collection

Lawrence Crocker

Acquisition

Accession

1989.2

Source or Donor

Lawrence Crocker

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

2 in

Depth

1/8 in

Length

4 in

Location

Moved By

Steve Miller, Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

May 15, 2025

Location

Building

Storage (old gift shop upstairs)

Category

Permanent