Quartz in Agate

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Quartz in Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.503

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Jackson Co. OR Description: A thick slice of polished agate showing a large crystalline center in white surrounded by fortified agate in light greys with orange at the outer rim. One side of the piece shows green moss and brown agate inclusions. Also, a small infiltration hole is seen.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

4-1/8 in

Depth

3/8 in

Length

8-1/8 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

Location

Shelf

Right

Cabinet

Case #49

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent