Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Xiphactinus which seeps from the Earth

which seeps from the Earth as oil

They were also warm-blooded and gave birth to live young

Surface texture can show fine venation when preserved in detail

though closely related

Bony-Tongue Fish - 2 Species Identified: Phareodus encaustus & Phareodus testis

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Xiphactinus which seeps from the EarthThis 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