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Agate

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Material
MINERAL/ROCK-CHALCEDONY;
Description
Agate sample has one flat, smooth surface from rock saw with grey, cream, beige, white and brown bands of color running throughout. The opposite side has a rounded surface with smooth cavities and depressions, light brown, grey and white in color. An '8' is numbered in black lettering on a white …
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Other Names
Ore Sample
Category
ROCKS AND MINERALS
Sub-Category
MINERAL, NONMETALLIC
Description
Agate sample has one flat, smooth surface from rock saw with grey, cream, beige, white and brown bands of color running throughout. The opposite side has a rounded surface with smooth cavities and depressions, light brown, grey and white in color. An '8' is numbered in black lettering on a white circle.
History Of Use
This sample of agate was found in Prince George. Agate, which is a form of chalcedony or quartz is characterized by curved bands or zones of differing color.
Material
MINERAL/ROCK-CHALCEDONY;
Width
7.5
Length
9
Depth
3.5
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Accession No.
1987.23.1
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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