Name/Title
Banded AgateEntry/Object ID
78.59.79Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Triclinic System
Description: Common Name: Agate
Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide
Class: Class: Silicates
Location: Prineville, OR
Description: This slice shows white and grey bedding lines with tilts showing the earth shifting during filling. Solid white quartz crystal on one side that has a clear crystal lined opening through part of it. Surrounding border is clear agate and rock is tan and greenish grey.Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.59Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Agate CollectionAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Width
3 inDepth
1-1/2 inLength
9-1/4 inDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
Location
Shelf
CS-J-3Room
Curation StorageBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
StorageMoved By
Jillian Mather KettleyDate
July 1, 2025Notes
Location updateLocation
* Untyped Location
DS-11Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
PermanentMoved By
CuratorDate
April 28, 2023Notes
Added current location while cleaning shelf
