{"product_id":"solar-flare-yooperlites-sphere-by-erik-rintamaki","title":"\"Solar Flare\" Yooperlites sphere by Erik Rintamaki","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium Yooperlites Sphere \" SOLAR FLARE\"– 2.4\" Hand-Polished Syenite Matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Handcrafted by the Original Discoverer, Erik Rintamaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Collector Price: $245\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Bring the magic of the Great Lakes into your home with this striking, hand-finished Yooperlites sphere. Expertly cut and polished to a glassy, mirror-like sheen by Erik Rintamaki at his workshop in Brimley, Michigan, this 2.4-inch (approx. 61mm) sphere offers an incredible showcase of nature's hidden fluorescence at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​What makes this particular piece so fascinating is its dramatic structural contrast. In standard lighting, it presents a gorgeous, bright, and mottled matrix featuring cream, peach, and deep black crystalline patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​But turn off the lights and switch on a longwave UV light, and the stone undergoes an otherworldly transformation: vivid, fiery orange islands of highly fluorescent Sodalite burst to life, beautifully framed by a stark, non-fluorescent black matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Specifications \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Artist\/Lapidary: Erik Rintamaki (The original discoverer of Yooperlites)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Dimensions: 2.4 inches (approx. 61mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Composition: Syenite rich with premium fluorescent Sodalite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Finish: Master-level polish with flawless spherical geometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Visual Profile: Bright, high-contrast matrix with a distinct \"island\" UV pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Why This Piece Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​The Rintamaki Signature: Every sphere crafted by Erik carries the unbeatable provenance of being shaped by the master lapidary who first introduced these spectacular stones to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Striking UV Contrast: Unlike uniformly lit spheres, this piece features bold, dark clusters that break up the illumination, creating a beautiful, high-contrast map of glowing orange fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Perfect Display Size: At 2.4 inches, it is a highly versatile collector's size—substantial enough to carry excellent visual weight on a shelf, desk, or display case, while fitting perfectly in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Please Note: A 365nm longwave filtered UV flashlight is required to experience the vibrant fluorescent transformation shown in the photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Add an authentic piece of Upper Peninsula history to your collection today. Fast, secure shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yooperlites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51542087074070,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/3578\/7333\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ea16a165-70d9-4ab8-8594-2ec773026e15.jpg?v=1783800691","url":"https:\/\/store.yooperlites.com\/products\/solar-flare-yooperlites-sphere-by-erik-rintamaki","provider":"Yooperlites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}