Name/Title
AgateEntry/Object ID
78.59.366Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Triclinic System
Description: Common Name: Agate
Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide
Class: Class: Silicates
Location: Bear Creek Jackson County, OR
Description: Central area of this piece is white and yellow crystalline silicate. Surrounding rock is grey with a white outline. Some brown moss and "eyes" are seen floating in the crystalline center.
Delmar: "Cut side shows an open hole in the center in fortified agate in clear to whites to grays to cream. Piece resembles a fish with 'eye' and 'mouth', with a curled tail. Piece is unpolished and contains a few cracks."Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.59Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Agate CollectionAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Width
4-1/2 inDepth
2 inLength
5-1/2 inDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
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-11Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
PermanentMoved By
CuratorDate
April 27, 2023Notes
Added current location while cleaning shelf