Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.387

Description

A 1 5/8" (4.2 cm) thick slab of a Brazilian Nodule. Polished side shows fortified Agate in Creams, Beiges and Whites in Central Zone, then Blues and White with Black at outer edge.A Light Blue Crystalline band and Blue and Blacks at outermost edge. Some bedding is seen containing some Crystalline. One side of Nodule is in Bright Creams and Crystalline band is absent here. Piece is unusual because Crystallization is at edge, not in center. Crack runs through the center.

Acquisition

Notes

Delmar Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

5 1/2 x 7 3/4" (14.0 x 19.7 cm)

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-F-1

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Storage

Moved By

Curator

Date

February 21, 2024