Wonder Stone (Rhyolite)

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Wonder Stone (Rhyolite)

Entry/Object ID

78.59.19

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Fala, Nevada Description: (Delmar) Rhyolite, a granular, silica-rich volcanic rock. The rock pattern is in wavy lines resembling Native American blanket weaving. Thick slab. Colors: Tan and red.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

4-3/16 in

Width

5/8 in

Length

3 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-12

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Ray Blohm

Date

January 4, 2012