Unfortunately, I can’t find much more reliable information on the area. It’s apparently also known as Wan Tkufi and Karakeb.

I’d love to know the geological reason for this if anyone knows it.

  • NeptuneOrbit@lemmy.world
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    There’s a post on that other website about six months ago where someone a PhD candidate gives an explanation. The formation is a bit complex, but when the harder rock forms in a funny shape, and the softer material around it is preferential weathered away, the sphere or disc shaped mineral is all that remains.

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      That makes a lot more sense than the ‘living stones’ stuff they were claiming. I didn’t buy that at all.