Chalcedony Geode

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Chalcedony Geode

Entry/Object ID

2015.1.11

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Geode Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Nevada, USA Description: This geode has a large cavity lined with chalcedony in colors from white to light blues to cream and rust. One side has fortified agate that is a reddish brown, black and grey. Surrounding rock is very bumpy and is various shades of brown in color.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2015.1

Dimensions

Width

5-3/4 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Length

8 in

Location

Location

Display Case

DS-10

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curtis Gardner

Date

May 9, 2023

Notes

Added current location while cleaning shelf