Medfordite (Agate)

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Agate

Agate

Name/Title

Medfordite (Agate)

Entry/Object ID

2009.62.361

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Hexagonal System Description: Common Name: Agate(Medfordite) Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Silicates Location: Lake Creek, Jackson County, OR Description: Thick slab with cavernous back and polished face. Translucent dull, creamy white on outside edges with an irregular mixture of colors towards the center with violet and gray the most visable and some areas of green splotching.

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2009.62

Source or Donor

Museum Collection of Minerals

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Width

4 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Length

6-1/4 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-13

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Ian C.

Date

January 21, 2025

Notes

Jackson County Case

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-12

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curator

Date

April 20, 2023

Notes

Added new location while cleaning shelf.