Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru druzy Matrix approx

Matrix approx

calcium carbonate and silica

was positioned near the center or slightly ventral within the shell

Morphology

similar to modern nautiluses

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru druzy Matrix approxThis 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