Rangpo — Gorubathan Formation Base-Metal Host Rocks Rockhounding & Mineral Guide
Rangpo — Gorubathan Formation Base-Metal Host Rocks is a sourced Sikkim geological/mineral context. Reported interests include Phyllite, Schist, Quartz, Base-metal sulphides. Access status: Reference / viewing only.
What is documented here?
The state mineral-reserves page notes that most base-metal occurrences are hosted by the Daling Group Gorubathan Formation.
Can you collect here?
Official mineral-resource, exploration, mining, quarry or regulated extraction reference. It is not presented as a public recreational collecting site.
The cited official source documents a mineral resource, exploration/mining context or regulated extraction area; recreational specimen access is not established.
Before visiting
A documented mineral occurrence is not collecting permission. Sikkim Mineral Policy 2025 and the state minor-mineral framework regulate mineral extraction, quarrying and riverbed materials, while much of the state is ecologically sensitive, forested or high-altitude terrain. Verify land ownership, protected-area/forest status, mineral rights and site-specific permission before removing material.
Related Sikkim localities
Pachekhani — Gorubathan Formation Mineralized Belt Dikchu — Garnet–Staurolite–Quartz–Mica Schist Host Ranikhola–Mansari High-Silica Quartzite Rishi — Buxa Formation Carbonate Host Rocks