Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

2009.62.339

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Agate Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Ruch Creek Rd near Brownsboro Rd, Jackson County, OR Description: Thin slab with polished face. Heavy banding with black and brown on the outside with light to dark beige inner section and center. Delmar: (originally four pieces) "From an agate egg. Dendrite can be seen in 'line' form, not resembling plants. Colors: Cream colored center with fortification lines in whites, creams, and grays. Bedding lines apparent. Several cracks are apparent."

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Delmar Smith

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Number Labelled on Object

Other Number

78.59.240

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Depth

1/4 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-H-2

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

February 13, 2024

Notes

Found in New Arrivals Room