Vilholi–Pandulena Hills Collector Locality Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Vilholi/Pandulena Hills is a published Nashik collector locality associated with active Deccan basalt quarries and classic zeolite/calcite mineralization. Access status: Permission required.

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MaterialsApophyllite, Calcite, Epistilbite, Powellite, Stellerite, Stilbite

Locality typeLocality

Access statusPermission required

Map precisionPublished village coordinate; nearby quarry context only

DistrictNashik

ReviewedSeptember 8, 2026

What is documented here?

Mindat describes Vilholi as a village with many nearby active quarries and cites Claeys’ 2008 Deccan mineralogical trip for the mineral suite.

Can you collect here?

Documented collector locality or field area. Obtain landowner/quarry/operator permission and verify current local restrictions before collecting; this map pin is not an access authorization.

Collector locality is well documented; exact quarry access and permission vary.

Before visiting

Community or collector evidence establishes that material has been found here, but not that the land is open to recreational collecting. Confirm ownership, operator/mineral rights, protected status, safety and current rules before removing material.

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Related Maharashtra localities

Sakur Quarry, Sangamner Bidkin, Paithan Lonavala Quarry District Mahodari Quarry, Sinnar

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