Name/Title
AgateEntry/Object ID
78.59.492Description
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 CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.59Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Agate CollectionAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Height
7 inWidth
5-3/16 inDepth
1/2 inLength
9-1/2 inLocation
Location
Display Case
DS-14Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumDate
December 27, 2023Location
Shelf
LeftCabinet
Case # 51Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
Permanent