Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru druzy and resembled the former closely

and resembled the former closely enough that both Knightia alta and Knightia eocaena were originally described as species of true herring in the genus Clupea

similar to modern nautiluses

Morphology

Priscacara serrata fossils are often preserved in exceptional detail

and humid environments

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru druzy and resembled the former closelyThis 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