Thunderegg

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Thunderegg

Thunderegg

Name/Title

Thunderegg

Entry/Object ID

78.60.26

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Thunderegg Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: White Fir Springs, Ochoco mtns., OR Description: A one of a kind thunderegg from Easter oregon, (White Fir Springs). Matrix is tan to pinkish and is poc marked. Center is triangular and is red-beige to dark tan with dark lines. It looks similar to Bruneau Jasper.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.60

Dimensions

Width

4-3/4 in

Depth

2-3/4 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-12

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Ian C.

Date

January 21, 2025

Notes

State of Oregon Case installation

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-7

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curtis Gardner

Date

September 30, 2023