Banded Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Thunderegg

Thunderegg

Name/Title

Banded Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.908

Description

Description: Common Name: Thunderegg Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Silicates Location: Ochoco Mtns., OR Description: Cut side shows fortified and bedded agate in whites and light blue-greys.Clear agate is at outer edge with some pink inclusions. Delmar: "Polished side shows two tan agate centers (one with crystalline spot), surrounded by agate in pale blues, greens, and creamy agate. Two cracks seen."

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-11

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curator

Date

April 27, 2023

Notes

Added current location while cleaning shelf