Yooperlite Sphere
2.75”
330g
.72 lbs
🌎
“Yooperlite” is a term popularly used to refer to a specific type of fluorescent rock found in the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan, USA. The name “Yooper” comes from the colloquial term for people from the Upper Peninsula.
Yooperlites are actually a variety of syenite, a type of intrusive igneous rock, that contains the mineral sodalite. What makes Yooperlites unique and popular is their fluorescence under ultraviolet (UV) light, often appearing in shades of vibrant yellow or orange.
This phenomenon was first brought to attention by Erik Rintamaki, who discovered the rocks in 2017. The discovery led to increased interest in rockhounding and UV mineral collecting in the region. Yooperlites have since become a sought-after item for collectors and enthusiasts interested in fluorescent minerals.
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2.75”
330g
.72 lbs
🌎
“Yooperlite” is a term popularly used to refer to a specific type of fluorescent rock found in the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan, USA. The name “Yooper” comes from the colloquial term for people from the Upper Peninsula.
Yooperlites are actually a variety of syenite, a type of intrusive igneous rock, that contains the mineral sodalite. What makes Yooperlites unique and popular is their fluorescence under ultraviolet (UV) light, often appearing in shades of vibrant yellow or orange.
This phenomenon was first brought to attention by Erik Rintamaki, who discovered the rocks in 2017. The discovery led to increased interest in rockhounding and UV mineral collecting in the region. Yooperlites have since become a sought-after item for collectors and enthusiasts interested in fluorescent minerals.
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