Name/Title
Agate/Amethyst VugEntry/Object ID
78.59.90Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Triclinic System
Description: Common Name: Agate
Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide
Class: Class: Silicates
Location: Lake Creek, OR
Description: This piece shows blue-grey agate around a purple Amethyst crystal hollow center. Amethyst is bordered by a thin white band. Rock is green and white.
Delmar description: "One thick Agate slice from Lake Creek, Jackson County, OR showing Blue-Grey Agate around a Purple Amethyst Crystal hollow center."Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.59Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Agate CollectionAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Width
3 inDepth
1/2 inLength
6 inDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
DS-12Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
ExhibitMoved By
Ian C.Date
January 21, 2025Notes
State of Oregon Case installationLocation
* Untyped Location
DS-11Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
PermanentMoved By
CuratorDate
April 27, 2023Notes
Added current location while cleaning shelf
