{"product_id":"yooperlite-raw-stones","title":"Yooperlite Raw Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese raw yooperlite stones are natural rough chunks of speckled gray rock that look ordinary in daylight. Shine a UV flashlight on them and bright orange and yellow spots blaze to life, as if the stones hold tiny embers. Each piece is about 20-40mm, easy to hold and fun to explore. They are perfect for collectors, classrooms, kids and anyone who loves a little everyday magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural raw yooperlite (syenite with fluorescent sodalite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g or 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pieces about 20-40mm each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw, unpolished rough stones, from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raw\"\u003eraw 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); see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/uv-reactive-crystals\"\u003eUV reactive crystals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yooperlite pieces totaling the weight you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Random Pick: chosen from current stock to match your weight\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. Raw stones carry the meaning of authentic, unpolished potential, the idea that something remarkable can hide inside the most ordinary-looking rock. 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\u003eHide pieces around the room and hunt for them with a UV flashlight, a hit with kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a small glass dish and use it as a glowing night display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair them with fluorescent calcite for a UV glow collection; see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calcite-crystals\"\u003ecalcite\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse them in science lessons about minerals and fluorescence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive them to young rock hounds or curious friends; they make a fun stocking stuffer 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 edges 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. Shine a longwave UV flashlight on it in a dark room to see the glow, and see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/why-do-crystals-glow-spark-and-generate-electricity\"\u003eWhy Do Crystals Glow?\u003c\/a\u003e to learn how it works.\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 are the pieces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is about 20-40mm. The 50g and 100g options include several pieces of mixed size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a flashlight included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A longwave UV flashlight around 365nm is needed to see the glow and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre they good for kids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with supervision. Kids love discovering the glow. Keep small stones away from very young children.\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. Raw pieces show the natural rock just as it is found, which is why many collectors start with rough stones. 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\/raw-crystals-clusters-natural-beauty-and-power\"\u003eRaw Crystals and Clusters: Natural Beauty and Power\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the hidden fire inside these raw stones and share the glow with someone curious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Destiny #1","offers":[{"title":"Yooperlite \/ 50g","offer_id":48485463163051,"sku":"1005003340912815-2-4cm-50g","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yooperlite \/ 100g","offer_id":48485463130283,"sku":"1005003340912815-2-4cm-100g","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0345\/5915\/files\/yooperlite-raw-stones.webp?v=1793521243","url":"https:\/\/www.crystaldestiny.com\/products\/yooperlite-raw-stones","provider":"Crystal Destiny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}