Septarian Nodule

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Septarian Nodule

Entry/Object ID

78.59.940

Description

Chemical Composition: CaCO3 Crystal System: Hexagonal System Description: Common Name: Septarian Nodule / Calcite Chemistry: CaCO3 Class: Class: Carbonates Location: St. George, Utah Description: A Septarian Nodule with the cut side showing an open tan calcite lined cavity surrounded by yellow calcite and brown crystalline mineral. surrounding rock is grey and exterior is a smooth tan color. Piece was formed at the bottom of an ancient sea.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59.

Dimensions

Width

7-7/8 in

Depth

3 in

Length

6-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-H-6

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

April 1, 2025

Location

Shelf

CS-G-7

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage

Moved By

Curator

Date

February 14, 2024

Notes

Added current location while cleaning shelf