Canadian Rockies - Pyrite (6)

Some of the best treasures come in small packages. Each small vial holds gemstone chips and is topped with a cork. These easy souvenirs move fast in Canadian tourist hot spots. They work well for gold panning and collectors and crafters love them too. Includes information cards that identify each gemstone.

Pyrite, which is iron sulfide, has been easily confused with gold. Hence, the nickname, Fool's Gold. It gets its name from the Greek pyr meaning fire because it gives off sparks when hit with a metal. It is believed that possession of pyrite attracts money. Some use Pyrite to stimulate the intellect and enhance recall of information. Good for those of us who can be forgetful.