Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Jasper There is also some evidence

There is also some evidence suggesting human hunting pressure may have contributed to their decline

Many specimens are covered with small bumps and nodes that add to its rugged

size: 5" x 3" x 2"

Approximately 2" - 3" stones

conical teeth were deeply rooted into the skull

Peruvian Pyrite Cluster | Peru Jasper There is also some evidenceThis 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.