Agate

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.184

Description

Delmar description: An Agate from Bear Creek, Jackson County, OR. Polished side shows semi- opaque Agate in various shades of Grey. Fortification bands in Greys surround a small crystallized center. Part of one fortification band is in Brown. Two small rounded sections are Light Grey in color pointing towards center. Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Jackson co., OR Description: The polished side of the piece shows semi-opaque agate in various shades of grey. Fortification lines in greys surround a small crystalized center. (10.2 x 23.5 cm)

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59.

Dimensions

Width

4 in

Depth

3 in

Length

9-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-J-3

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

July 2, 2025

Notes

Location update

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-12

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curator

Date

April 26, 2023

Notes

Added current location while cleaning shelf