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Sonaghati Formation, Betul Belt Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Sonaghati Formation, Betul Belt is a documented Madhya Pradesh geological or mineral locality. Reported interests include Quartz, Calcite, Andalusite, Kyanite, Muscovite, Graphite. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

MaterialsQuartz, Calcite, Andalusite, Kyanite, Muscovite, Graphite
Locality typeGeology
Access statusCollecting status not confirmed
Map precisionPublished formation coordinate
DistrictBetul
ReviewedSeptember 5, 2026

What is documented here?

Mindat summarizes peer-reviewed work on the Sonaghati Formation and records quartz, calcite, andalusite, kyanite, muscovite and related minerals.

Can you collect here?

Regional geological formation with peer-reviewed mineralogy. This is not a designated recreational collecting site.

The geological or mineral occurrence is documented, but that evidence alone does not establish a general recreational right to remove material.

Before visiting

Confirm current land access, mineral rights, protected-area status, mine/quarry controls, local restrictions and any permission required before collecting.

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Field-use reminder: a geological occurrence or map pin does not create a right to collect.
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