Geode/Quartz

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Geode (pseudomorph)

Geode (pseudomorph)

Name/Title

Geode/Quartz

Entry/Object ID

2015.1.29

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Geode (pseudomorph) Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Morocco Description: This geode shows a quartz lined cavity in a pale pink-purple. Tightly packed small crystals are seen as well as some crystal covered nodules. Surrounding rock is an olive green and brownish color with a cratered appearance.

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2015.1

Dimensions

Width

11 in

Depth

7-1/2 in

Length

16-1/2 in

Location

Location

Shelf

DS-11-A

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

June 4, 2025

Notes

location added while cleaning