Brazilian Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Brazilian Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.785

Description

Donor: Smith, Delmar Condition: Very Good Dimensions: 7¾" x 9 3/8" Marking Location: On Specimen Description: A 5/8" (1.5 cm) thick slice of an agate from Brazil. Polished side shows rickly colored fortified agate in carmelian shades, with some grey and black. Center contains white crsytalline with a large carnelian "thumb" (stalactite) entering the side. Infiltration hole present. One surface crack. Notes: Removed from inventory to gift shop 10/24/00