Michael Boon releases ancient “magic” each time he strikes his hammer against a rock for his TikTok followers.
He splits the Moroccan geodes open, cracking through the shell to expose an individual wonder of science that has never been seen before.
The social media platform is popular for sharing short videos of dance trends and comedy skits, but for Mr Boon it is about education and sharing his passion for minerals, gemstones and crystals.
“Sometimes these rocks and minerals can form hundreds of millions of years ago,” Mr Boon said.
“By cracking them open I’m the first person to have ever seen the inside of it.