{"product_id":"yooperlite-sphere","title":"Yooperlite Sphere - 1.6-1.8 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yooperlite Sphere is a smoothly polished sphere in a natural grey-to-tan stone, cut to a size that sits easily in the hand. Under ordinary light it reads as an understated, unremarkable grey mineral surface; its defining feature is not visible without ultraviolet light, which is not included with the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYooperlite is traditionally associated with clarity and intuitive awareness, reflecting its origins as a stone discovered along the shores of Lake Superior. It is commonly kept as a display or collector's piece, valued as much for its geological story as for its metaphysical associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Clarity \u0026amp; Focus\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Intuition \u0026amp; Spiritual Awareness\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Third Eye, Crown\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Gemini, Aquarius\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Rat, Monkey\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Mercury\u003cbr\u003eElements: Fire, Earth\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 5.5-6\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Igneous Rock\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Yooperlite\u003cbr\u003eForm: Sphere\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 43-47 mm (1.6-1.8 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 109-141 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYooperlite, also called fluorescent sodalite-bearing syenite, is an igneous rock in which sodalite inclusions fluoresce a vivid orange under ultraviolet light due to sulphur-bearing content within the mineral. Under normal daylight the stone appears an unremarkable grey to tan; the fluorescence is only visible under UV light, which is not included with this piece. The material was identified and named in 2017 by mineral hunter Erik Rintamaki, with the name derived from \"Yooper,\" the colloquial term for residents of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The stones are naturally smoothed by wave and glacial action along the Lake Superior shoreline before being polished into this shape. No treatment is applied; the fluorescence is entirely natural. Sourced from the Lake Superior shoreline in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"43 mm - 109 g","offer_id":47999489605862,"sku":"YOOPERLITE-SPHERE-AS-OFF2-C2-109G","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"47 mm - 141 g","offer_id":47999489638630,"sku":"YOOPERLITE-SPHERE-AS-OFF2-C2-141G","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/image_9dc6c4ec-41a6-4049-92b4-ae89675823ac.jpg?v=1788454676","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/yooperlite-sphere","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}