Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru home decor Specimen measures approx: 4" x

Specimen measures approx: 4" x 2

They too would become stuck

79 AD near Pompeii) referred to these fossils as ammonis cornua ("horns of Ammon") due to the god Ammon (Amun) usually depicted with ram's horns

Preserved so well that even the wings and legs are easily visible to the naked eye

pietersite is a pseudomorph of quartz

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru home decor Specimen measures approx: 4" xThis is beautiful cluster of gleaming pyrite crystals. It comes from the Huanzala Mine in Peru and the entire specimen measures approximately 3. 25" across x 2" tall selfstanding. 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