"TIGER FIRE" Yooperlites Sphere – 2.2" Rare Linear Bands
Handcrafted by the Original Discoverer, Erik Rintamaki
Collector Price: $225
Introducing one of the most uniquely patterned pieces from my latest collection: "TIGER FIRE."
Expertly cut and shaped at my shop in Brimley, Michigan, this 2.2-inch (56mm) sphere features a highly unusual, beautifully structured layout of fluorescent Sodalite that you rarely see in Yooperlite stones.
Instead of the typical scattered spots or heavy blocks of color, the ultra-bright Sodalite clasts in this stone form distinct, linear bands. When hit with a longwave UV light, these fiery orange streaks slash across a deep, dark Syenite matrix, mimicking the fierce and beautiful stripe pattern of a tiger.
Specifications & Details
Artist/Lapidary: Erik Rintamaki (The man who discovered and named Yooperlites)
Dimensions: 2.2 inches / 56mm
Composition: Syenite matrix woven with highly reactive, linear fluorescent Sodalite
Quality: Premium Polish / Rare "Tiger Stripe" Pattern
Natural Light Profile: A glossy, deep granite-grey and black stone with subtle natural patterns that give no hint of the wild transformation waiting under the UV light.
Why This Piece is Special
Rare Linearity: The mineral alignment in the rough stone created a natural directional flow, giving this sphere its aggressive, beautiful "striping" effect rather than random spotting.
Flawless Rintamaki Finish: Meticulously hand-polished to a smooth, mirror-like finish that catches natural light beautifully before completely transforming under UV light.
The Perfect Cabinet Size: At 2.2 inches, it is an ideal size for display cases, standard mineral stands, or as a high-end conversation piece for an office desk.
Collector Note: To witness the intense, fiery orange "Tiger Stripes" exactly as pictured, a high-quality 365nm longwave filtered UV flashlight is recommended.
Capture the wild energy of "TIGER FIRE." Secure this unique Rintamaki master-cut today.
