Agate

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Agate

Entry/Object ID

78.59.575

Description

A 1/16" (.15 cm) thick slice of Agate from Mexico set in a styrofoam block. Polished side shows semitransparent Light Grey center containing an Opaque piece of White and Tan rock with open hole that extends to the side (infiltration hole), all surrounded by Bright Orange fortification Agate with Grey rock at outer edge. Unusual for the infiltration hole to be in this form.

Acquisition

Notes

Delmar Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

3 1/4 x 4 1/2" (8.2 x 11.4 cm)