Mayyanad Fossiliferous Limestone Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Mayyanad Fossiliferous Limestone is a documented Kerala geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Fossiliferous Limestone, Shell Fossils. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

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MaterialsFossiliferous Limestone, Shell Fossils

Locality typeOccurrence

Access statusCollecting status not confirmed

Map precisionNamed locality context; not a quarry/extraction coordinate

DistrictKollam

ReviewedSeptember 6, 2026

What is documented here?

Kerala DGM documents crystalline, kankar or fossiliferous limestone at this locality.

Can you collect here?

The mineral/geological occurrence is documented, but recreational collecting permission is not established. Verify land ownership, mineral rights and current Kerala rules before removing material.

The mineral/geological occurrence is documented, but occurrence evidence alone does not establish a general recreational right to remove material.

Before visiting

Confirm exact land access, mineral/mining rights, protected or coastal-zone status, local restrictions and any permission required before collecting.

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Related Kerala localities

Kallurkadavu Fossiliferous Limestone Mughathala Fossiliferous Limestone Kannanallur Fossiliferous Limestone Kottiyam Fossiliferous Limestone

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