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Khokpea Nala–Shangi Tourmaline Schist Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Khokpea Nala–Shangi Tourmaline Schist is a documented Himachal Pradesh geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Tourmaline, Graphite, Quartzite. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

MaterialsTourmaline, Graphite, Quartzite
Locality typeLocality
Access statusCollecting status not confirmed
Map precisionPublished locality/occurrence coordinate
DistrictKinnaur
ReviewedSeptember 6, 2026

What is documented here?

The state compilation reports tourmaline-rich graphite schist in Khokpea Nala and similar concentrations southeast of Shangi.

Can you collect here?

The source documents the mineral/geological occurrence, but current land access and recreational collecting permission have not been independently established.

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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Related Himachal Pradesh localities

Rakchhan Tourmaline Pegmatites Chhitul Tourmaline Pegmatites Sara Umga Thach Beryl–Tourmaline–Garnet Area Pando Seo Thach Beryl–Tourmaline Area

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