{"product_id":"yooperlite-owl-carving-specimen-a","title":"Yooperlite Owl Carving - Specimen A","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and substantial \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved Yooperlite owl\u003c\/strong\u003e that puts on a breathtaking show under UV light! In daylight, this beautifully polished owl carving showcases the rich dark grey, charcoal, and deep earthy tones of the Yooperlite stone, with a smooth high-polish finish that highlights every feather detail, the large expressive eyes, the ear tufts, and the rounded belly of this adorable owl form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder shortwave UV light, the magic truly happens — brilliant patches of \u003cstrong\u003efiery electric orange fluorescence\u003c\/strong\u003e burst across the entire owl, creating a stunning mosaic of glowing orange against the dark matrix that is absolutely jaw-dropping. The sodalite inclusions throughout this piece fluoresce intensely, making this owl look like it’s lit from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYooperlite is a trademarked name for sodalite-rich syenite found along the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. These stones appear as ordinary grey rocks in daylight but transform into glowing, fiery orange masterpieces under UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Yooperlite (Sodalite-rich Syenite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: Owl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Lake Superior, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11.5 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant fiery orange UV fluorescence throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved and high-polish finished owl form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed feathers, eyes, ear tufts, and rounded belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich dark grey appearance in daylight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV light not included. Photos shown both in daylight and under UV light to display fluorescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA showstopping collector’s piece for Yooperlite lovers, owl enthusiasts, and UV mineral collectors alike!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Treasures Hidden Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45381578227759,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4511\/4671\/files\/image_d1e33927-2f99-475a-82de-49fbba827d8a.jpg?v=1779483750","url":"https:\/\/little-treasures-hidden-gems.myshopify.com\/products\/yooperlite-owl-carving-specimen-a","provider":"Little Treasures Hidden Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}