Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.220

Description

A 1/8" (.2 cm) thick slice of Agate from Brazil. Piece is very transparent in most areas. Crystallized center contains several large crystals. Center is surrounded by a neutral toned semi-transparent fortification band with a Red outline. This band is surrounded by another semi-transparent band in neutral tone graduating to a Blue spotted fortification line to a milky band containing a Brownish Orange line. Infiltration hole is apparent. Piece is fairly round with the exception of a V-Cutout on the side A crack extends from outer edge to center.

Acquisition

Notes

Delmar Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

6" in Diameter (15.2 cm)

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-E-4

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

March 6, 2024