Vattalakki REE-Bearing Dolerite Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Vattalakki REE-Bearing Dolerite is a documented Kerala geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Allanite, Fluorapatite, Ilmenite, Monazite, Thorite, Tremolite. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

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MaterialsAllanite, Fluorapatite, Ilmenite, Monazite, Thorite, Tremolite

Locality typeOccurrence

Access statusCollecting status not confirmed

Map precisionPublished specialist locality coordinate

DistrictPalakkad

ReviewedSeptember 6, 2026

What is documented here?

Specialist mineralogical literature/database documents this Kerala locality and its reported mineral assemblage.

Can you collect here?

The mineral/geological occurrence is documented, but recreational collecting permission is not established. Verify land ownership, mineral rights and current Kerala 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, protected or coastal-zone status, 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.