Thunderegg

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Thunderegg

Thunderegg

Name/Title

Thunderegg

Entry/Object ID

2009.62.394

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Hexagonal System Description: Common Name: Thunderegg Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Silicates Location: Prineville, Oregon Description: Thick slab with rough, rounded back and polished face. Dark brown and dull red with with light striations running through most of the specimen, with a black and dark brown center. Some hollow portions in the center, also.

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2009.62

Source or Donor

Museum Collection of Minerals

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Width

6-1/4 in

Depth

3-1/2 in

Length

7-1/2 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-11

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curator

Date

April 28, 2023

Notes

Added current location while cleaning shelf