Agate

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.1007

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Jackson County, OR Description: Thick section with polished face. Cut side shows crystalline center in white to amethyst colors, surrounded by tan and then white bands. Surrounding rock is translucent brownish-gray banding.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

2-3/16 in

Length

3-11/16 in

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-H-1

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Date

February 3, 2024

Location

Container

Front Row

Drawer

Bottom

Shelf

Left

Cabinet

F2

Wall

West

Building

Founders Room

Category

Permanent