1.2 km West of Lungsum — Hard Sandstone Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

1.2 km West of Lungsum — Hard Sandstone is a sourced Mizoram geological/mineral context. Reported interests include Hard sandstone, Calcareous sandstone, Quartz-rich sandstone, Iron-stained sandstone. Access status: Reference / viewing only.

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MaterialsHard sandstone, Calcareous sandstone, Quartz-rich sandstone, Iron-stained sandstone

Locality typeBuilding Stone

Access statusReference / viewing only

Map precisionApproximate named hard-rock occurrence from GSI; extraction/quarry context; non-navigable

DistrictAizawl

ReviewedSeptember 8, 2026

What is documented here?

GSI lists a second hard-rock occurrence about 1.2 km west of Lungsum.

Can you collect here?

Reference, mineral-resource, quarry, exploration or regulated extraction context. It is not presented as a public recreational collecting site.

The cited source documents a mineral resource, quarry/building-stone target, exploration block or otherwise regulated extraction context; recreational specimen access is not established.

Before visiting

A geological or mineral occurrence is not collecting permission. Mizoram regulates minor-mineral extraction; confirm land/community authority, forest or protected status, mineral rights, current state rules and any required permit before removing material.

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Related Mizoram localities

Dhaleswari River Bed north of Kamzawl — Hard Sandstone 1 km East of Hnahthial — Hard Sandstone Hnahthial–Bungtlang East Ridge — Hard Sandstone Hnahthial–Bungtlang West Ridge — Hard Sandstone

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