Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Struthiumimus This is beautiful cluster of

This is beautiful cluster of gleaming pyrite crystals

Mexico and the Dominican Republic

Fossil identification booklet

267 (1438): 7–16

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Struthiumimus This is beautiful cluster ofThis 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