Agate

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.240

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Ruch Creek Rd near Brownsboro Rd, Jackson County, OR Description: Thin slab with polished face. Heavy banding with black and brown on the outside with light to dark beige inner section and center. Delmar: (originally four pieces) "From an agate egg. Dendrite can be seen in 'line' form, not resembling plants. Colors: Cream colored center with fortification lines in whites, creams, and grays. Bedding lines apparent. Several cracks are apparent."

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Depth

1/4 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-I-2

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage

Moved By

Ian Cunningham

Date

December 30, 2022

Notes

Found in New Arrivals Room