Thunderegg

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Thunderegg

Thunderegg

Name/Title

Thunderegg

Entry/Object ID

78.60.398

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Thunderegg Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Maupin,OR Description: Matrix of this piece is a purplish Rhyolite and center is agate with bedding lines that show movement of the earth over time. Lines are a cream color to browns and grey. Outer rock has many nodules of tan ,purplish and cream colors.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.60

Dimensions

Width

8 in

Depth

3 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-6

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curtis Gardner

Date

September 30, 2023