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Yooperlite
Yooperlite

Yooperlite

Sodalite-syenite

A species of Syenite

Yooperlite is a unique and visually stunning variety of sodalite-rich syenite rocks found primarily around the Great Lakes region, particularly in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, hence the name derived from "Yooper" which refers to residents of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This rock gained popularity and intrigue due to its ability to fluoresce under ultraviolet (UV) light.

Hardness
Hardness:

5.5 - 6.5

Density
Density:

2.27 - 2.75 g/cm³

General Info About Yooperlite

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Physical Properties of Yooperlite

Texture
Phaneritic
Colors
Gray, orange, black, white, pink, blue-purple, etc.
Magnetism
Potentially Magnetic
Grain Size
Coarse grained
Streak
White
Hardness
5.5 - 6.5 , Hard
Density
2.27 - 2.75 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Characteristics of Yooperlite

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Composition of Yooperlite

Alkali Feldspar Group, Sodalite, Hornblende, Biotite

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