Moss Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Moss Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.497

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate(Moss) Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Jackson Co. OR Description: A thick slice of polished moss agate showing translucent greys and oranges with light blue moss seen throughout. A small opening with cracks radiating out from it is also seen.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

1-3/8 in

Length

5-1/4 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-12

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curator

Date

April 25, 2023

Notes

Added new picture and current location while cleaning shelf