These glowing rocks are known as Yooperlite, they are actually ... - Reddit
These glowing rocks are known as Yooperlite, they are actually Syanite rocks rich in fluorescent Sodalite. They can be found mostly on Lake Superior.
ELI5: What makes “Yooperlite” rocks glow under UV light?
Apr 3, 2024 · Yooperlite rocks have sodalite in them, which is a mineral that fluoresces, or emits light, when the right wavelength of UV light is shined on it. Fluorescence is a bit more complex to explain. …
For all my rock hunters out there- have you found any yooperlite?
Jan 9, 2022 · For all my rock hunters out there- have you found any yooperlite? Yooperlite is a UV-reactive rock that I’ve been wanting to add to my collection for a while, but it’s pretty expensive …
Yooperlite near Milwaukee? : r/wisconsin - Reddit
Oct 25, 2023 · Yooperlite near Milwaukee? This is random, but I’ve been trying to find anything on where to look for yooperlite rocks (the ones that glow) and I’ve seen plenty of places in Michigan but …
Yooperlite Rocks : r/DoorCounty - Reddit
Sep 3, 2022 · Has anybody searched for Yooperlite Rocks on the bay or lake side? I saw they are being found on Lake Superior but have not heard anything about Lake Michigan.
Yooperlite Hunting - Best Areas? : r/upperpeninsula - Reddit
May 22, 2024 · Yooperlite Hunting - Best Areas? I had saved a recent post on this where I had asked about best places to look and got a couple of responses but now I can't find it. I am hoping to take …
Help me ID: UV glowing rock found in backyard landscaping -WA
Nov 12, 2022 · It’s among a lot of other river rocks but haven’t come across a single other one that glows like this. Definitely reminds me of yooperlite but we are a long ways from Michigan and I’m …
Locations of glowing sodalite found (yooperlites...)? : r ...
Jun 15, 2021 · Glowing rocks! [Best viewed in dark mode] Fluorescent minerals emit colorful visible light when exposed to invisible ultraviolet light. Shortwave mineral lights, longwave LEDs, and even …
Picking Yooperlites on Lake Superior. : r/oddlysatisfying - Reddit
Syenite pebbles, containing fluorescent sodalite, were moved from Canada to Michigan by glaciers; these glacial erratic pebbles have been given the trade name "yooperlite". In other parts of the world, …
Looking for a campground where we’ll likely find yooperlite
Feb 1, 2020 · Looking for a campground where we’ll likely find yooperlite I’m looking for a campground that would be a likely place to find yooperlite rocks with my kids. Bonus if it’s a place where they’ll let …