Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Agate

Agate

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.357

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Brazil Description: Polished side shows an irregular fortified center in whites and beiges with a curved extension. Surrounding agate is fortified in greys, greens, orange to brick reds, clear and black at the edges. Delmar: "Cut side shows an open hole in the center in fortified agate in clear to whites to grays to cream. Piece resembles a fish with 'eye' and 'mouth', with a curled tail. Piece is unpolished and contains a few cracks."

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

5-1/4 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Length

5-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-H-6

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage

Moved By

Curator

Date

March 7, 2024