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Quartz var. Snakeskin Agate from west of Rome, Malheur County, Oregon

 
Quartz var. Snakeskin Agate from west of Rome, Malheur County, Oregon

Quartz var. Snakeskin Agate from west of Rome, Malheur County, Oregon

Quartz var. Snakeskin Agate from west of Rome, Malheur County, Oregon

DESCRIPTION:No. 49583
Mineral:Quartz var. Snakeskin Agate
Locality:west of Rome, Malheur County, Oregon
Description:Translucent amber-colored agate nodule with unusual surface patterns that give it the name snakeskin agate. The nodule is complete on all surfaces with only a small point of attachment. Collected in 1985 by R. McAllister
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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