Name/Title
ThundereggEntry/Object ID
78.60.142Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Triclinic System
Description: Common Name: Agate
Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide
Class: Class: Silicates
Location: Freida Beds, Maupin, OR
Description: (Delmar) Thunderegg. Cut side shows open hole containing large calcite crystals (tans), surrounded by fortified agate in blue grays, with bedding lines at one side (in white and gray). Other calcite chunks seen in fortified area. Surrounding rock is in red, gray, and orange. A fortified agate spot is seen here. Infiltration hole present.Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.59Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Agate CollectionAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Height
6-5/16 inWidth
2-7/8 inLength
3-5/8 inLocation
Location
Container
Front RowDrawer
BottomShelf
Left, LeftBuilding
Founders RoomCategory
PermanentMoved By
Ray BlohmDate
January 4, 2012Location
Container
Front RowDrawer
BottomShelf
Left, LeftWall
WestBuilding
Founders RoomCategory
PermanentMoved By
Ray BlohmDate
January 4, 2012Location
Shelf
LeftCabinet
Case # 5Room
Mentzer HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
Permanent
