Yooperlite Owl

This carved owl sculpture is made from Yooperlite, a syenite rock containing fluorescent sodalite that glows under UV light. Yooperlite is sourced from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is known for its unique fluorescence, making it both scientifically interesting and visually striking.

Details:

• Material: Natural Yooperlite (syenite with fluorescent sodalite)
• Size: Approximately 4 inches tall
• Appearance: Carved owl with natural gray-orange coloring; fluoresces under UV light
• Formation: Syenite rock forms from slowly cooled magma; sodalite inclusions develop during mineral crystallization
• Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 6–6.5; vitreous to dull luster
• Educational Value: Demonstrates igneous rock formation, mineral fluorescence, and the science of UV light interaction with minerals

A Yooperlite owl sculpture that combines geological science with artistic carving, perfect for display and educational purposes.