Carnelian Agate

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Carnelian Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.694

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Lebanon, OR Description: (Delmar) Carnelian Agate. Polished side shows blurred fortified agate in yellow, gray, and carnelian with circular inclusions seen beneath the surface. One side is open part way through nodule, showing a bumpy interior. A lighter yellow formation is seen at a side, as is a dark carnelian line in central zone.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

8-1/2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

4-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions taken at widest point.

Location

Location

Container

n/a

Drawer

Top Shelf

Shelf

Left, Left

Building

Founders Room

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Ray Blohm

Date

January 4, 2012

Location

Container

n/a

Drawer

Top Shelf

Shelf

Left, Left

Wall

West

Building

Founders Room

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Ray Blohm

Date

January 4, 2012

Location

Shelf

Bottom

Cabinet

Case # 5

Room

Mentzer Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent