Daman Deccan Trap Basalt Overview Rockhounding & Mineral Guide
Daman Deccan Trap Basalt Overview is a sourced Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu geological context. Reported interests include Deccan Trap basalt, Weathered basalt, Fractured basalt. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.
What is documented here?
CGWB 2022 states that Daman is mainly occupied by Deccan Trap basaltic lava flows, with Recent alluvium in the southwest and beach sands along the coast.
Can you collect here?
Geology/research context only; public specimen-collecting access is not established.
The cited source documents geology, geomorphology or sediment context, but does not establish a general public right to collect specimens.
Before visiting
A documented geological occurrence is not collecting permission. The UT contains regulated quarry/minor-mineral areas, river/estuary sediment, coastal beaches, tourism sites and other public/private land. Verify current land status, mineral rights, coastal/forest/environment restrictions and site-specific authority before removing basalt, limestone, sand, gravel, shells, clay or other material.
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