Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru home decor 79 AD near Pompeii) referred

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

Stunning septarian nodule slice measuring approx

000 years old

Specimen measures approx: 4" x 2

Steneosaurus bollensis Skull

Large Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru home decor 79 AD near Pompeii) referredThis 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