Name/Title
AgateEntry/Object ID
2009.62.384Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Hexagonal System
Description: Common Name: Agate
Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide
Class: Silicates
Location: Butte Creek, Jackson County, OR
Description: Thick rounded specimen with a cut on polished face. Transparent gray-blue banding on outside edges with a creamy beige and light gray inner section. A band of transparent dull white crystals surrounds a dull yellow banded center.The entire specimen is banded by dark reddish brown agate.Collection
RAGM Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2009.62Source or Donor
Museum Collection of MineralsAcquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Width
5-1/4 inDepth
2-3/4 inLength
5 inLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
DS-13Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
ExhibitMoved By
Ian C.Date
January 21, 2025Notes
Jackson County CaseLocation
* Untyped Location
DS-12Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
PermanentMoved By
CuratorDate
April 25, 2023Notes
Added new photo and current location while cleaning shelf
