Thunderegg

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Thunderegg

Thunderegg

Name/Title

Thunderegg

Entry/Object ID

2009.62.435

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Hexagonal System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Silicates Location: Zacateca, Mexico Description: Rough, rounded back with polished face. Spotted (black) beige outer area with a black and reddish band next to a white crystalline band surrounding a hollow cavity with blue-gray and white crystals in the center.

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2009.62

Source or Donor

Museum Collection of Minerals

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Width

6 in

Depth

2-3/4 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Location

Location

Rolling Display

RD-12

Room

Mentzer Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Date

September 30, 2023