Understated by day, absolutely spectacular under UV light — this Yooperlite Heart stands 9" total height on its included black metal stand, with the stone itself measuring 5.57" wide, 5.21" tall, and 2.2" thick at a total weight of 3.46 lbs. A striking display piece that works beautifully in natural light and transforms completely when a 365nm UV light enters the picture, fluorescing a vivid yellow-orange glow that has to be seen to be believed.
Yooperlite is a popular trade name for fluorescent sodalite-bearing syenite. While the name is most closely associated with Michigan's Great Lakes region, it is also widely used in the market for similar UV-reactive material. Hand-carved and polished to highlight the stone's natural grey tones and subtle surface character, the heart form makes this as much a sculptural accent as it is a collector's specimen — and a genuinely unique gift for anyone who appreciates the extraordinary hidden in the ordinary.
