Medfordite (Agate)

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Medfordite (Agate)

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.26(a)

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Hexagonal System Description: Common Name: Agate(Medfordite) Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Silicates Location: Jackson County, Oregon Description: Large, rough, rounded back with polished face. One section of outer area is creamy-white with brown striations. The majority of the face is a transparent gold and white crystalline structure.

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Dimensions

Width

12 in

Depth

7-1/2 in

Length

15-1/2 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-12

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curator

Date

April 26, 2023

Notes

Added new picture and current location while cleaning shelf