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Burmanallah Ophiolitic Rock Context Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Burmanallah Ophiolitic Rock Context is a sourced Andaman & Nicobar geological/mineral context. Reported interests include Basalt, Ultramafic rock, Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

MaterialsBasalt, Ultramafic rock, Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt
Locality typeOphiolite Context
Access statusCollecting status not confirmed
Map precisionApproximate named locality; non-navigable
DistrictSouth Andaman
ReviewedSeptember 8, 2026

What is documented here?

Burmanallah was one of the South Andaman fresh-rock stations used to characterize trace metal backgrounds in ophiolitic/volcanic rocks.

Can you collect here?

Named geological context with collecting access unverified; retain for research and trip-planning context, but do not treat it as permission to collect.

The geology is documented, but the cited evidence does not establish a general public right to collect specimens.

Before visiting

A documented geological occurrence is not collecting permission. Andaman & Nicobar Islands contain extensive reserved/protected forest, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, tribal-reserve controls, coastal restrictions and regulated quarry/mineral areas. Verify current land status, protected-area rules, mineral rights and site-specific permission before removing any rock, mineral, fossil, sand or beach material.

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