Name/Title
AgateEntry/Object ID
78.59.240Description
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 CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.59Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Agate CollectionAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Width
3 inDepth
1/4 inLength
4-1/2 inLocation
Location
Shelf
CS-I-2Room
Curation StorageBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
StorageMoved By
Ian CunninghamDate
December 30, 2022Notes
Found in New Arrivals Room