Mined from: Michigan, U.S.A.

Description: Yooperlite is a rare variety of Syenite, an igneous rock rich in feldspar minerals with a similar coarse-grained composition to granite. Unlike other Syenite rocks, Yooperlites contain large grains of highly UV reactive sodalite. Under normal light, Yooperlite looks like a typical gray or speckled rock. However, when exposed to UV light, the Sodalite grains within Yooperlite rocks emit a bright orange or yellow glow, creating a unique and dramatic display of ember-like speckles throughout the specimen.

Yooperlites are found primarily in Michigan, particularly along the shores of Lake Superior. Hunting for Yooperlites involves using a UV flashlight to scan the lakeshore in the darkness of the evening or early morning, hoping to catch the glowing orange fluorescence of a specimen. The term "Yooperlite" is derived from the term "Yooper," a nickname for residents of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Yooperlite is believed to stimulate the Third Eye Chakra, enhancing intuition, inner wisdom, and mental clarity. It may aid in developing psychic abilities and fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and the universe. By resonating with the Throat Chakra, Yooperlite is thought to enhance communication skills, allowing for clearer and more effective self-expression. It can help in speaking one’s truth and expressing thoughts and feelings with confidence and clarity.

Chemical Composition:  Na₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)Cl₂

Chakra: Throat and Third Eye

Mini
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 3cm x 2cm x 1.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 14g

Small
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 6cm x 4cm x 2.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 110g

Medium
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 7cm x 5.5cm x 3cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 150g

Large
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 260g
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece:  8.5cm x 6.5cm x 4cm

X-Large
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 10cm x 7.5cm x 5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 480g

Quantity: 1pc

We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.