Yooperlite Crystal Mineral Sphere Ball Orb STRONG UV Reaction

Weight: 503g or 1.10 lbs

Diameter: 2.8" inches (slightly bigger than a tennis ball)

UV Reactive (Fluorescence): The sphere glows a STRONG bright orange yellow with UV light

This is the exact yooperlite sphere that you will receive. The sphere was photographed under indoor,  spot, outdoor, and 365nm UV lighting so you will have a better perspective of what the sphere will look like under different lighting conditions. 

Yooperlite is a term used to describe a unique type of rock, specifically a variety of sodalite-rich syenite found in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Lake Superior). The yooperlite is known for its remarkable property of fluorescing under ultraviolet (UV) light, emitting an otherworldly orange-yellow glow. The term “Yooperlite” itself is a blend of two words: “Yooper,” a colloquial term for people from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and “lite,” a suffix often associated with minerals and rocks, suggesting its illuminative quality when exposed to UV light. The specific composition of Yooperlites can vary, but their distinctive fluorescence under UV light is primarily attributed to the presence of sodalite. When exposed to UV light, the sodalite within Yooperlites absorbs the light energy and then re-emits it as visible light, resulting in the characteristic glowing effect.

This yooperlite sphere will make a great addition to your collection or as a gift. :-)  The sphere will come with a stand for immediate display.