Name/Title
Thunderegg / RhyoliteEntry/Object ID
78.60.214Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Triclinic System
Description: Common Name Thunderegg / Rhyolite
Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide
Class: Class: Silicates
Location: Skull Springs, Ventura, OR
Description: (Delmar) A slice of thunderegg within Rhyolite, polished on one side and lacquered on the other. Pink thunderegg has white, grey and green agate center. Egg is surrounded by olive green rock with red Rhyolite. Rectangular side shows bedding lines in olives and reds with red Rhyolite. Some grey silicate filler is seen.Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionDimensions
Width
9-1/8 inDepth
5/8 inLength
13-3/4 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
