Thunderegg Cluster

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Thunderegg

Thunderegg

Name/Title

Thunderegg Cluster

Entry/Object ID

78.60.357 (B)

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Thunderegg Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Ochoco Mtns., OR Description: Cut side of this thunderegg shows a multi-chambered formation with fortified agate and bedding lines in white, crystalline, grey, black, red and honey. Rock is pinkish grey and beige. There is also a considerable amount of moss seen.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.60

Dimensions

Width

4-3/4 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Length

7 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-12

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Ian C.

Date

January 21, 2025

Notes

State of Oregon Case Installation

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-11

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curator

Date

April 27, 2023

Notes

Added current location while cleaning shelf