Thunderegg Cluster

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Thunderegg Cluster

Entry/Object ID

2015.1.24

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Thunderegg Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Madras. Oregon Description: A matrix of brown agate surrounds three fortified agate areas in clear and dark grey to reddish brown and pink. Some white bed lines are seen. Two of the sections have a hollow lined with a rounded, smooth grey crystal. Rock is brown and tan.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2015.1

Dimensions

Width

6-1/2 in

Depth

4 in

Length

11-3/4 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