Bogi: Healing Stones From the Heartland of America

Said to balance energies, lift the spirit and heal ailments such as arthritis, the Boji Stones are part of the belief in alternative healing, ‘living stones’ and power crystals. Whether or not you believe in the magic of Boji Stones, they are something quite rare and unusual.

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Bogi Stones are found in several places around the world. But only the true “Boji” are claimed to be ‘healing stones.’ Concretions of several minerals such as iron sulfide, pyrite and marcasite, sometimes also jarosite, these nodules are typically found in places with thin-layered volcanic ash called “bentonite.” Bogi Stones are often found to be growing upon short ’stalks.’ Several places on the planet are known to have such conditions, so it is not exclusive to Gove County, Kansas.

Note that I try to say “Bogi” to refer to the natural stone, and “Boji” (trademark) to refer to the ‘energy-charged’ stone commonly sold for that purpose. It is a small point of contention as these stones are most likely no different, but the trademark-holders of the name and product “Boji” are rather clear on their position of naming so I shall try to be also.

Living Stones?

Believers in the existence of the powers in ‘living stones’ contend that Boji stones have gender, male and female. Specifically, it is the iron sulfide concretions of “Bogi stones” from the Smoky Hill Chalk Member that have the certified nomenclature “Boji” Stones, a trademark name.

Below; left: a smaller ‘male’ Boji with embedded crystal formation, and a larger, smoother ‘female’ Boji to the right, on edge view.

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The more numerous “female” Bogi tend to be larger and smoother, while the less common “male” gender are smaller and often have irregular crystals on one or both halves of the concretion. They can range in size from a few millimeters up to maybe 6-inches in diameter. Either will explode if thrown into fire.

Boji Stones require some simple care. They are not to be left setting upon stone or cement for this is allegedly draining of their stored energy force. Boji stones like the long, red light spectrum of sunset, and also the gentle glow of moonlight. They prefer to rest upon wood or cloth, and be kept in darkness when not in use.

They Are Not Alone

There are similar ‘healing stone’ concretions around the world where the same conditions of thin layered volcanic chalk exist in the geologic strata, such as in the Mooreville Chalk of Alabama, and the Cretaceous chalks of Sussex and Kent, England. These stones are said to be, from a mineralogical perspective, identical, or very similar. There is nothing ‘unique’ about Bogi Stones outside of their rarity and what believers of there power claim.

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Collectors and rock enthusiasts will tell you that ‘Kansas Pop Rocks” as they are also known, will produce sparks if struck forcefully together. I have done this and yes, -a rather large brilliant spark is produced. Or, striking an individual ‘Kansas Pop Rock’ with a hammer will also produce a notable spark. It is not uncommon to also produce a sulfur-like smell when a Bogi is struck or cut.

Some Boji are said to sometimes occur as a male/female bonded pair, as in the example above, lower right-hand specimen. This is a small female attached to a slightly larger crystal-encrusted male.

Termed as “living stones” because believers say that there is a presence, an energy force within the stone. Also, that they can ‘die’ if not properly cared for. A true “Boji” stone must be ‘psychically charged’ before it earns the name “Boji.”

Maybe Some Proof is in Order

Believers cite that the human body produces approximately 5-30 millivolts of natural electricity, this tested by a multimeter device. By comparison, a heart Pacemaker produces a 1-millivolt charge, -enough to regulate an arrhythmic heartbeat.

Holding a genuine Boji stone, one in each hand, the multimeter is said to show the delta (change) of over 100 millivolts, and a shift in polarity is also noted. It is also claimed that ‘out of body’ travel can be facilitated with use of genuine Boji stones, along with mention that the Boji while held on in each hand during ‘out of body’ travel, protects the traveler until the soul returns.

Close up of a male Boji Stone

Note the large three-pointed crystal ‘pole’ (there is an exact opposite component on the reverse side of this particular specimen.) Also, note the minute crystal-encrusted equatorial edge. This is a fairly typical male Bogi example.

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The first time I ever saw a Boji Stone was at a Convention in Denver, Colorado. A collector had many unique specimens of rocks and crystals on display. Upon touching the Boji Stone the first time, I received a rather violent but non-painful electric shock. While it is not uncommon for me to receive such an electric shock from the touching of door knobs, car doors, door frames, etc., the gemologist claimed that this was the Boji striving to ‘neutralize’ the polarity between it and myself. Not everyone that touches a Boji the first time receives such an electric shock but she claimed that this was not untypical for a first encounter.

I was not overly impressed with this explanation but she had pretty much sealed the deal with that statement. But seriously, I did notice that the stone I held had a peculiar ‘warming sensation’ upon the palm of my hand. The stone almost felt hot. I might even go so far as to claim that I could feel it ‘vibrating.’

The curiosity factor was enough to make me buy the stone on the spot regardless of whether or not I truly believed in its purported powers. I still have to this day although it resides in a glass mug on my windowsill (with about a dozen other similar concretions of Bogi, acquired randomly throughout the years) and I have not done anything much with any of them since.

Whatever your beliefs on this matter, the Boji Stones have their believers. These weighty, naturally formed elemental stones are often carried on the person of alternative practitioners for protection, healing and mysticism.