Rock Identifier
Boji Stone (Pyrite/Marcasite concretion with quartz) — mineral
mineral

Boji Stone

Pyrite/Marcasite concretion with quartz

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Hardness 6-7 on Mohs scale, brownish-gray to earthy colors, sub-metallic to dull luster, amorphous concretion habit.

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Physical properties

Hardness 6-7 on Mohs scale, brownish-gray to earthy colors, sub-metallic to dull luster, amorphous concretion habit.

Formation & geological history

Formed in sedimentary sandstone formations in Kansas, USA, through mineral precipitation around a nucleus over millions of years.

Uses & applications

Used primarily by collectors and in metaphysical practices for energy balancing.

Geological facts

Also known as Kansas Pop Rocks, these stones are often found in pairs designated as male and female.

Field identification & locations

Identified by their rounded, potato-like shape and rough texture, found exclusively in specific Kansas locations.