Kosavankovilpatti Pyrope–Garnet Locality Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Kosavankovilpatti Pyrope–Garnet Locality is a documented Tamil Nadu geological or mineral locality. Reported interests include Pyrope, Garnet, Metamorphic Minerals. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

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MaterialsPyrope, Garnet, Metamorphic Minerals

Locality typeGeology

Access statusCollecting status not confirmed

Map precisionVillage-area context; exact occurrence unresolved

DistrictMadurai

ReviewedSeptember 5, 2026

What is documented here?

Mindat lists pyrope from Kosavankovilpatti in Madurai District.

Can you collect here?

Documented mineral/geology locality. Verify exact land access, mineral rights and current collecting rules before field use.

The mineral/geological occurrence is documented, but occurrence evidence alone does not establish a general recreational right to collect.

Before visiting

Confirm current land access, mineral/mining rights, protected/forest/coastal status, local restrictions and any permission required before removing material.

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