Septarian Nodules

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Septarian Nodules

Entry/Object ID

78.59.156

Description

One group of 2 Septarian Nodules which are concretions that have dried and cracked. the cracks have filled with mineral matter in vein form. The veins are protruding up as resistant ridges. Sometimes mistaken for fossil turtles, because of the turtle-back like pattern. Date undetermined. Found in the State of Utah.

Collection

Delmar Smith Collection

Acquisition

Notes

Delmar Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

4 3/4" 5 1/4" (12 cm dia) (13 cm dia)

Location

Location

Display Case

DS-5

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

August 26, 2025

Notes

Moved 5/2024 during case update