This 4.63 inch, 4.88 pound sphere is hand-carved and polished to highlight the stone's natural character. In daylight it appears an understated gray — but under a 365nm UV light, it transforms, fluorescing a vivid yellow-orange-red that has to be seen to be believed. Yooperlite is the trade name for syenite rock containing fluorescent sodalite — a term widely used across the market, though technically it applies to specimens from Michigan's Great Lakes region. A genuine natural phenomenon and a one-of-a-kind piece built for table accent, gifting, or any collector who appreciates the extraordinary hidden in the ordinary.
Rare Hematite-Included Yooperlite Sphere – Fluorescent Sodalite in Red Syenite While standard Yooperlite often appears as an understated grey in daylight, this rare variation features striking, brick-red hematite (iron oxide) inclusions. These natural iron deposits have stained the feldspar matrix over centuries, giving the stone a rich, complex, and earthy presence that stands on its own as a bold table accent.
Designated for our Reserve Collection, this rare hematite variation stands apart — a bold, one-of-a-kind natural statement few collectors will ever come across. Round acrylic stand included. For a premium stand, shop the the Stands & Accessories Collection.
