| Accession #: |
431.51 |
| Title: |
Opal from Moscow, Idaho |
| Object Type: |
Geospecimen |
| Participants: |
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| Physical Description: |
Opal consisting of areas of opalescent white and translucent red in a grey-brown matrix |
| Description: |
Each type of crystal has a unique geometrical shape and pattern. Compare these crystalline minerals with more common crystals - diamonds and table salt. All have atoms, molecules or ions arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure. |
| Category: |
History |
| Geographical Reference: |
Moscow (Idaho->Latah County) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W 2 x 2"
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| Credit Line: |
Gift of Mr. Evan Morgan |
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