Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Bowl Judith River Formation

Judith River Formation

Melting Point: 1800°C

Hadrosaurs were highly adaptable and occupied a variety of environments

Location: Hawthorn Formation

Moldavite is a tektite

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Bowl Judith River FormationThis 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