Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Xiphactinus Many ammonite genera end in

Many ammonite genera end in -ceras

Celestite geode

Surface texture can show fine venation when preserved in detail

The vertebral fractures are a result of geologic processes

Pinnae (leaflets) are attached at a slight angle along a central rachis

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Xiphactinus Many ammonite genera end inThis is beautiful cluster of gleaming pyrite crystals. It comes from the Huanzala Mine in Peru and the entire specimen measures approximately 3. 5" across. The mineral pyrite or iron pyrite is commonly referred to as Fool's Gold because its metallic luster and pale brass yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was sometimes mistaken for gold. Pyrite is the most common of the sulfide minerals with the