Agate

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Agate

Agate

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.492

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: New Mexico, USA Description: A 1/2" slice of agate from New Mexico. Polished side shows white crystalline center surrounded by fortified agate in greys, red and black. Several red areas seen. Outer rock is an opaque grey and pink. Piece has a brecciated interior.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

5-3/16 in

Depth

1/2 in

Length

9-1/2 in

Location

Location

Display Case

DS-14

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Date

December 27, 2023

Location

Shelf

Left

Cabinet

Case # 51

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent