Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Spinosaur between 144 to 65 million

between 144 to 65 million years ago

The Ethiopian Welo Opal meaning is closely associated with its place of origin which is a highly coveted area for spectacular specimens

involute shell with a generally smooth or slightly ribbed surface

with short limbs adapted for supporting heavy weight and moving efficiently through snow and rough terrain

flattened rostrums (beak-like snouts) resembling a modern duck’s bill

Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Spinosaur between 144 to 65 millionThis is beautiful cluster of gleaming pyrite crystals. It comes from the Huanzala Mine in Peru and the entire specimen measures 2" 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 chemical formula FeS2.