{"product_id":"yooperlite-athame-knife-carving","title":"Yooperlite Athame Knife Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis yooperlite knife is carved and polished into a ritual athame shape, with a leaf-shaped blade, a ringed guard and a slim handle. In daylight it shows speckled gray, black and peach tones. Under a UV flashlight, bright orange sparks light up across the blade. At about 150mm long it feels balanced in the hand, and it makes a dramatic accent for an altar, shelf or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural yooperlite (syenite with fluorescent sodalite), part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/uv-reactive-crystals\"\u003eUV reactive crystals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 150mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved and polished athame knife shape, from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carved\"\u003ecarved crystals\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV reaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glows orange under longwave UV light (flashlight not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e One yooperlite knife carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Random Pick: chosen from current stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speckling and glow pattern are unique to every carving; this is a decorative stone carving with no sharpened edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChakra Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn crystal tradition, yooperlite is linked to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sacral-chakra-crystals\"\u003eSacral Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-plexus-chakra-crystals\"\u003eSolar Plexus Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e, where its hidden inner fire is tied to creativity, motivation and confidence. Many people see it as a symbol of the light we carry inside, even when it is not visible to others. The athame, or ritual knife, is a traditional symbol of will, focus and clearing away what no longer serves, used to direct energy rather than to cut. Explore more stones like it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/confidence-courage-crystals\"\u003eConfidence and Courage\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/creativity-inspiration-crystals\"\u003eCreativity and Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on your altar as a symbolic tool for focus and clearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it to trace a circle or point direction during ritual and intention work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with black obsidian for a protective altar set; see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/obsidian-crystals\"\u003eobsidian\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it on a small stand and reveal the glow with a UV flashlight for guests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it to a witchy friend, a fantasy fan or a collector; it makes a memorable Halloween or birthday gift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrystal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYooperlite is a fairly durable stone, around 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, but carved details and points can chip if dropped. Dust it with a soft cloth, or rinse it briefly in lukewarm water and dry it right away. Avoid harsh cleaners. To see the glow, use a longwave UV flashlight in a dark room. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/uv-reactive-crystals-guide\"\u003eUV Reactive Crystals Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really glow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The sodalite in yooperlite fluoresces orange to yellow under longwave UV light, usually around 365nm. In normal light it looks speckled gray. A UV flashlight is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it natural yooperlite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is natural syenite with fluorescent sodalite. The glow is a natural mineral property, not paint or a coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures about 150mm long, as shown on the sizing photo, comfortable to hold and easy to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it sharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a decorative carving with a rounded blade shape, made for ritual and display, not for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The glowing reveal makes it unforgettable, and the athame shape is meaningful for anyone with a spiritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Yooperlite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYooperlite is the trade name for a gray syenite rock rich in fluorescent sodalite. It became famous after glowing stones were found on the Lake Superior shoreline of Michigan in 2017, and similar material, often called flame stone, is now also mined elsewhere and cut into carvings and shapes. In daylight it looks like speckled gray granite. Under longwave UV light, the sodalite lights up in bright orange and yellow, which is the easiest way to tell it apart from ordinary gray stone. Its speckled body takes a good polish, which makes it popular for carvings like this athame. Discover more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yooperlite-crystals\"\u003eyooperlite\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/yooperlite-the-glowing-stone-of-lake-superior\"\u003eYooperlite: The Glowing Stone of Lake Superior\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/crystal-carvings-guide-materials-shapes-how-to-choose\"\u003eCrystal Carvings Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring home a blade of hidden fire and let this yooperlite athame glow on your altar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Destiny #1","offers":[{"title":"Yooperlite \/ 150mm","offer_id":48485462540459,"sku":"1005008948630448-Yooperlite knife-1pc","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0345\/5915\/files\/yooperlite-athame-knife-carving.webp?v=1793521225","url":"https:\/\/www.crystaldestiny.com\/products\/yooperlite-athame-knife-carving","provider":"Crystal Destiny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}