Firestone (Yooperlite)

Yooperlite also known as 'Fire Stone' gets its nickname due to its remarkable glow under UV light. This stone has inclusions of fluorescent sodalite.

History

The name Yooperlite refers to Syenite stones that contain Sodalite. Because of these inclusions, the stones glow orange or yellow under UV light. Discovered in 2017 on the Lake Superior coast in Michigan, Yooperlite has since been found all around the Great Lakes and certain areas in China.

Did you know that the name Yooperlite was coined by Erik Rintamaki who first discovered them? The name reflects the area where the stone was found, as the term “yooper” is a colloquial name for people who live around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

This means that Yooperlite is a trading name and therefore can only refer to Syenite Sodalite crystals found in the area.

Rock Type: Igneous

Major Minerals: Fluorescent Sodalite

Color: Gray, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red

Mohs: 5

Transparency: Small, Unfractured Domains can Appear Transparent, Opaque

Healing Properties:

The metaphysical and physical uses of Yooperlite are vast and varied. Some people believe that Yooperlite can be used to connect with the spiritual world, while others claim that it has powerful healing properties. Still others believe that Yooperlite can be used to attract positive energy into your life, or to protect you from negative energy.

Physical Healing Properties

While you should never replace medical treatment from professionals with crystal healing, people have been experimenting with Yooperlite since the moment they found out the rocks glowed. Seen as fluorescent sodalite, the stone is said to contain many of the same properties of the latter stone.

Here are a few ways that you can use these dark stones from the Keweenaw Peninsula that Erik Rintamaki discovered:

Cells - It is said that Yooperlite can help to regenerate cells, cleanse impurities and repair DNA damage.

Skeletal System - The stone is also used to ease conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis.

Muscles - People with injuries or chronic pain often turn to Yooperlite for relief.

Recovery - Keeping these natural glow sticks close could help you recover from colds, flus, and other ailments.

Headache - One of the most popular uses for Yooperlite is as a natural remedy for headaches and migraines.

Energy - If you’re feeling run down, try keeping a piece of Yooperlite on you. It’s said to help increase energy levels and vitality.

Emotional Healing Properties

In addition to the above physical properties, you can also take advantage of the many mental advantages of Yooperlite syenite rocks:

Calming - Yooperlite is said to be very calming and helpful for those suffering from anxiety, stress, or insomnia. It can also help you overcome your anger so that you can move forward in forgiveness.

Focus - If you have trouble focusing, try keeping a piece of the stone with you while you work or study.

Creativity - The unique properties of Yooperlite are also said to help increase creativity.

Decision Making - The vibrations of this stone clear the mind and brings forth clarity and understanding. This means that it is a great stone to use for decision making. If you have a decision to make, hold your Yooperlite stone in your hands while reflecting on the choice you have.

Metaphysical Healing Properties

In addition to the above healing qualities, you may find Yooperlite's also benefit your life in a spiritual way. Here are a few of its metaphysical uses:

Balance - The stone is said to help restore balance in your life by ridding yourself of negative energy and emotions.

Protection - Yooperlite is also used as a form of protection from negative influences, people, and energy.

Self-Confidence - By boosting your self-confidence, Yooperlite can help you achieve your goals and dreams.

Governed by the Element of Fire therefore, brings forth the energy of truth, clarity and understanding.

Mindfulness and Inner Peace - If you need to focus your mind and develop mindfulness and tranquility, Yooperlite's’ peaceful vibrations will help. Have a Yooperlite stone by your side when practicing mindfulness and searching for inner peace.

Manifestation and Transformation - Because Yooperlite is governed by the element Fire, its has incredible manifestation and transformational properties. Working with it can bring abundance into your life. In order to manifest with a Yooperlite stone, hold it in your hands while visualizing your goals.

Fire Stone Chakra

The Yooperlite stone can open and engage with the Throat chakra.

Yooperlite (also known as "The Stone of Truth") is a special Syenite stone that contains specks of Sodalite that glow red under UV light.

The Throat chakra is associated with communication, creativity, and self-expression. When this chakra is balanced, you will feel confident in your ability to communicate your thoughts and feelings. You will also be more creative and expressive. If the Throat chakra is imbalanced, you may have trouble communicating your thoughts and feelings.

Using Fire Stone

Wear it, Pair it, Keep them together:

You can wear Yooperlite with Sodalite because both are ruled by friendly planets. This combination is excellent for self-expression, as they both charge the throat chakra.

Because Yooperlite and Lepidolite share the same ruling planet, you can wear both together.

You can wear Yooperlite with Fluorite because they are ruled by neutral planets. They both work to open up and harmonize the throat chakra.

Yooperlite and Apatite are great stones to wear together as well. Their planetary association is linked, with both stones connected to Jupiter. Bringing Yooperlite and Apatite into your ritual will help unblock your throat chakra and understand your truth.

Meditate with it:

Yooperlite is a great crystal for meditation. It can help to calm and focus the mind, while also providing stress relief and increased energy. When meditating with Yooperlite, it is important to set your intention and focus on the positive effects you hope to achieve.

Meditating with Yooperlite can help to improve sleep quality, increase energy levels, and boost the immune system. It can also help to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression.

To meditate with Yooperlite, find a comfortable place to sit or lie down. Hold the crystal in your hand and close your eyes. envision the light of the crystal entering your body and filling you with positive energy. Visualize the crystal helping you to achieve your goals.

After a few minutes, open your eyes and thank the crystal for its help.

Cleansing and Charging Fire Stone

As with any other stones, whether you found your Yooperlite rock hunting or it was sent to you via other means, you will want to cleanse it when you initially bring it into your home. After its first cleaning, you will want to charge it every 2-4 weeks depending on how often you use it.

Here a few ways you can cleanse and charge your Yooperlite stones:

Full Moon

Cleansing your stones with the full moon is an excellent way to remove negativity. At twilight, place your crystals on a windowsill or a place where they will be able to absorb the light of the moon (and its vibrations). Remove the stone the following morning before the sun gets too high into the sky. You can also place several stones on a grid to charge with a specific intention.

Sunlight

Place your Yooperlite stone outside under direct sunlight for two or three hours. 

Visualization

Visualization is a safe and powerful way of charging any of your crystals. Take time to center your energy and ground yourself, then pick up the sone in your hands. Focus on filling your hands with a radiant light through visualization for a minute or two. Focus on removing the negativity from the stone, allowing it to be cleansed and recharged with purpose. You should be able to feel the energy within the stone shift into positivity.

Soil

Fill a bowl with soil. Place your Yooperlite deep in the soil so it is completely covered, and then leave it overnight.

Charging Stones

Placing your crystal on a Selenite wand, inside an Amethyst or Quartz geode, or placing it near other charging crystals (such as Carnelian) can safely charge any stone. While smaller stones could charge in a matter of minutes, it is a good idea to keep them with the charging stones for at least 24 hours. The cleansing stones will remove negative vibrations that your crystal may have absorbed.

Sound

If you have large stones or a number of crystals, using sound may allow you to charge all of them at once. You can use Tibetan bells, a singing bowl, or tuning forks to create a vibrational tone that will fill the stone and renew them again. Play the sound for about 10 minutes to charge your crystals.