Central Diu Calcareous Sand-Dune Context Rockhounding & Mineral Guide
Central Diu Calcareous Sand-Dune Context is a sourced Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu geological context. Reported interests include Calcareous sand, Shell sand, Dune sediment. Access status: Reference / viewing only.
What is documented here?
CGWB 2023–24 describes 10–20 m sand dunes in west-central Diu overlying miliolite rock; no removal access is implied.
Can you collect here?
Reference-only regulated/resource/protected context; it is not presented as a public recreational collecting site.
The cited source documents a regulated, resource, quarry, coastal or protected/reference context rather than general public collecting access.
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.
Related Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu localities
Western Diu Shell-Sand Context Ghoghla Beach Deposit Context Nagoa Beach Deposit Context DNH Deccan Trap Basalt Overview