Swordfish Bill Fragment - Fossil Specimen Pyrite cube growth lines

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with material often coming from mineral-rich regions such as Minas Gerais

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Swordfish Bill Fragment - Fossil Specimen Pyrite cube growth linesMined from: Florida, U. S. A. Era: Miocene to Pliocene Geological Age: 2. 623 mya Description: This one of a kind fossil bill fragment from Florida has a long, tapered form with deep lengthwise grain and a dark brown to nearly black colour. Several joined sections remain visible along the specimen, giving it a layered, fibrous appearance. The surface is naturally worn, with minor cracking, chipped ends, and patches of lighter mineral staining