Name/Title
Laguna AgateEntry/Object ID
78.59.399Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Triclinic System
Description: Common Name: Agate
Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide
Class: Class: Silicates
Location: Chihuahua, Mexico
Description: (Delmar) Agate nodule. Polished side shows a crystalline center (one side open), surrounded by fortified agate in grays, violets, pinks, and white. 'Eyes' are visible. Surrounding rock is in yellow and pink. Polished side is on a curve. Surface cracks visible.Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.59Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Agate CollectionAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Height
6-3/8 inWidth
3-5/8 inLength
5-7/8 inDimension Notes
Dimensions taken at widest point.Location
Location
Container
Back RowDrawer
2nd ShelfShelf
Left, LeftBuilding
Founders RoomCategory
PermanentMoved By
Ray BlohmDate
January 4, 2012Location
Container
Back RowDrawer
2nd ShelfShelf
Left, LeftWall
WestBuilding
Founders RoomCategory
PermanentMoved By
Ray BlohmDate
January 4, 2012Location
Shelf
RightCabinet
Case # 5Room
Mentzer HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
Permanent