Yooperlites

[tealracing16]

We were up in Twin Lakes/Houghton this weekend and found some of these rocks. We went to a beach without any tailings. It wasn't easy but we ended up with 5 total, 2/3 really good ones I would say. I forgot how dark it is when there isn't any man made light, no moon, and no stars!

 

[yoopermike]

I've been doing some reading on them. Gotta get me one of those UV blacklights and go for a midnight stroll.

 

[Skylar]

We've collected 73 so far. Way more fun than looking for agates.

 

[frnash]

Yooperlites?
Are those something like (click →) coprolites?, left by ancient Yoopers?

 

[Skylar]

Found 62 last night!

 

[nc666]

Found 62 last night!

Leave nature as you found it.

 

[tealracing16]

Found 62 last night!

You weren't out by Agate Beach last week were you?

 

[frnash]

More on Yooperlites

1. From ClickOnDetroit.com - All About Michigan, September 07, 2018:
   (click →) "Man credited with discovering glowing rocks in Michigan: 'Yooperlite'".
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2. From WILX10, Lansing, MI, Sep 07, 2018:
   (click →) "Yooperlite' a new rock found in the Upper Peninsula".
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3. From CBS News, September 7, 2018:
   (click →) "Michigan man discovers glowing, florescent rocks called 'Yooperlites' ".

 

[yoopermike]

Ok, so for those that are searching, what light are you using? Make, model, where purchased, cost, etc.?? I looked at the guy's website that is "credited" with finding them, and it says use a 365nm UV light. I'd like to get 4 of them for the family, but I don't necessarily want to spend $35-$40 on each.

 

[Skylar]

You weren't out by Agate Beach last week were you?

No, the spot we were is accessible only by utv/atv or a very long walk lol.

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Ok, so for those that are searching, what light are you using? Make, model, where purchased, cost, etc.?? I looked at the guy's website that is "credited" with finding them, and it says use a 365nm UV light. I'd like to get 4 of them for the family, but I don't necessarily want to spend $35-$40 on each.

 

[frnash]

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Amazon product description says:
"Blacklight Flashlite UV 100 LED - Black Light for Urine Detection …"
And it finds Yooperlite(s) too?

I guess those Yooperlites are something like coprolites: (Yooper Poop left by ancient Yoopers?!)