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Birkhal Soapstone Occurrence Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Birkhal Soapstone Occurrence is a documented Uttarakhand geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Soapstone, Talc. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

MaterialsSoapstone, Talc
Locality typeOccurrence
Access statusCollecting status not confirmed
Map precisionOfficial DGM occurrence coordinate (legacy inventory)
DistrictAlmora
ReviewedSeptember 6, 2026

What is documented here?

Uttarakhand Directorate of Geology & Mining documents Birkhal Soapstone Occurrence as a mineral occurrence/locality for Soapstone, Talc.

Can you collect here?

Geological occurrence is documented, but recreational collecting permission is not established. Treat the pin as field-research context and verify land ownership, forest/protected status and current mineral rules before removing material.

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

Before visiting

Confirm exact land access, mineral/mining rights, forest or protected-area 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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