mineral
Moqui Marble
Hematite-cemented sandstone (Iron oxide concretions)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, earthy brown to reddish-black color, submetallic to dull luster, amorphous or microcrystalline structure with no cleavage, and a high specific gravity due to iron content.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, earthy brown to reddish-black color, submetallic to dull luster, amorphous or microcrystalline structure with no cleavage, and a high specific gravity due to iron content.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the precipitation of iron-rich groundwaters in sandstone formations, primarily found in the Navajo Sandstone of Utah dating back to the Jurassic period.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in metaphysical practices, meditation, balancing energy, and as popular geological specimens for collectors.
Geological facts
Also known as shaman stones or thunder boomers, these spherical concretions are often found in pairs of male and female stones.
Field identification & locations
Identified by their distinctive spherical shape, rough sandstone exterior, and heavy iron core; commonly found weathering out of sandstone cliffs in the American Southwest.
