We prefer to use the Convoy C-8 365nm long wave filtered UV flashlight.

Check out our recent blog post for a more detailed review and our shop to purchase one.

Your choice of flashlight will affect the outcome of your experience.

The fluorescence of Yooperlites cannot be seen with a regular flashlight.

Similarly, common “black lights” or UV lights that provide a more purple-toned light—usually listed as 395nm—will not show the same fluorescence in the rocks as the 365nm variation will.

Yooperlites can be found in the Great Lakes areas of North America.

The stone was named and first found by Eric Rintamaki in 2017. Sodalite had never been known to exist in Michigan before Eric’s discovery. Because of Rintamaki, sodalite was put into the queue of minerals found in Michigan.

If you live in the Great Lakes region and have the appropriate type of UV light, finding Yooperlites is a fairly simple process. Look for rocky beaches in your area, as those will provide the best chance for finding these elusive stones. At dusk/dark, carefully stroll along the beach, passing your light across the ground and looking for any orange-tinted glimmers. That’s really all there is to it, but that doesn’t make this an easy process! Sometimes you may find two or three in one night, but other times it might just be an opportunity to take a nice walk. Don’t give up, though! These little treasures are worth the hunt.

We sure do! Check out the shop and mark your calendars for our next rock drop.

These rocks can be shipped to most countries. Please be aware of your country’s policies about receiving packages from the US. Shipping in the United States will be done through USPS. Shipping to other countries will be flat rate. GLRH is not responsible for customs fees in your country. Flat rate for most countries is about 35 USD. Flat rate for Canada is about 15 USD. Contact us for further shipping information.