A mysterious rock which sounds like a bell in Bihar.

This ringing rock is situated at the Jhunjhuna pahad, Pawai, Aurangabad, Bihar. The whole mountain is named after this rock. Because of its unique sound, a lot of people come here for picnics on weekends and struck it with stones and enjoy its melodious sound. Which is still a matter of debate among scientists.

Well, It is not the only place you can find this unique geological experience. Ringing rock garden in America is full of these kinds of rocks. And not only in America but some places in India also have these mysterious rocks including this place Bihar and lots of places like Goa, Junnar, Khurda, Krishnagiri etc.

Stones do not usually ring, but when these particular stones are struck lightly with a hammer, they will vibrate and make a sound, not unlike that of a bell. Why they do this is still a mystery to science. 

However, there are some theories behind this mystery. Some scientists say the "ringing rocks" were under high pressure when they formed.  When the lava solidified into these rocks, they kept that high pressure, and that high-pressure strength is why they ring when you hit them.

And some say that the phenomenon is caused by high amounts of iron within the rocks. When the rock is struck, the iron and hard mineral contents create ringing sound waves.