Shankaraghatta Ultramafic Body Rockhounding & Mineral Guide
Shankaraghatta Ultramafic Body is a documented Karnataka geological or mineral locality. Reported interests include Serpentinite, Chromite, Magnesite, Gold, PGE Minerals, Chalcopyrite. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.
What is documented here?
Mindat documents a 3 km² ultramafic body with serpentinite/metadunite, chromite, magnesite and Ni–Au–PGE sulphide mineralization.
Can you collect here?
Documented ultramafic outcrop/mineralized zone extending across a broad area near reservoir/university land. Direct navigation is disabled because exact parcel access and mineral-rights status are not established.
The geological or mineral occurrence is documented, but that evidence alone does not establish a general recreational right to remove material.
Before visiting
Confirm current land access, mineral rights, protected-area status, mine/quarry controls, local restrictions and any permission required before collecting.
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