Thunderegg

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Thunderegg

Thunderegg

Name/Title

Thunderegg

Entry/Object ID

2015.1.20

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Thunderegg Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Ochoco Mtns, Oregon Description: The center of this slice is opaque pinkish and clear agate. Bottom third shows bedding lines in olive green and white. The other two thirds shows some olive green shaped like ant tunnels. There is some tan and reddish brown agate surrounding the piece with tan moss agate visible.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2015.1

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

Other Number: 01.60.0017

Dimensions

Width

5 in

Depth

3/8 in

Length

5 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 28, 2023

Notes

Added current location while cleaning shelf