Dadra Pocket Basaltic Plain Rockhounding & Mineral Guide
Dadra Pocket Basaltic Plain is a sourced Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu geological context. Reported interests include Deccan Trap basalt, Weathered basalt, Alluvial soil. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.
What is documented here?
DNH is underlain by Deccan basalt; Dadra lies within the western plain setting. Point is an approximate geology context, not an exposure or collecting site.
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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