Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Xiphactinus Wild Cats of the World

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

The vertebral fractures are a result of geologic processes

Celestite geode

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Xiphactinus Wild Cats of the WorldThis 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