Dhar Lower-Siwalik Sandstone Context Rockhounding & Mineral Guide
Dhar Lower-Siwalik Sandstone Context is a documented Punjab geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Sandstone, Red clay, Maroon clay. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.
What is documented here?
CGWB records Lower Siwalik exposures in the Dhar area as massive grey to light-grey micaceous sandstone interbedded with red to maroon clays.
Can you collect here?
The source documents the mineral/geological occurrence, but current land access and recreational collecting permission have not been independently established.
The mineral/geological occurrence is documented, but occurrence evidence alone does not establish a general recreational right to remove material.
Before visiting
Confirm land access, mineral rights, forest/protected-area status, current Punjab mining rules and any permission required before collecting.
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