Bicholim–Rivona Iron-Formation Belt Rockhounding & Mineral Guide
Bicholim–Rivona Iron-Formation Belt is a documented Goa geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Banded Ferruginous Quartzite, Iron Ore, Manganese Ore, Phyllite, Quartz-Chlorite Schist. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.
What is documented here?
IBM describes Goa iron-manganese belts extending southeast to northwest and identifies Bicholim, Sanguem and Sattari as important deposit areas; this record represents the broader iron-formation geology.
Can you collect here?
The geological or mineral occurrence is documented, but recreational collecting permission is not established. Verify land ownership, mineral rights and current Goa 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-area or coastal-zone status, local restrictions and any permission required before collecting.
Related Goa localities
Bicholim Iron–Manganese Resource Belt Sattari Iron–Manganese Resource Belt Sanguem Iron–Manganese Resource Belt Gadia Sodo Mine, Kodli