Latest find behind wall. Is it pyrite?

[Kathleen Anne]

I found this one embedded in the dirt behind where the stone wall was. I think it is pyrite.

 

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[Clay Diggins]

It's Mica.

 

[blauer]

I agree with Clay. Not Pyrite but Mica.

 

[antmike915]

Also agree with above comments.