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Terkiana Quartzite Gravel Belt Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Terkiana Quartzite Gravel Belt is a documented Punjab geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Quartzite, White quartzite, Gravel. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

MaterialsQuartzite, White quartzite, Gravel
Locality typeLocality
Access statusCollecting status not confirmed
Map precisionPublished locality coordinate context from Geological Survey of India mapping
DistrictHoshiarpur
ReviewedSeptember 7, 2026

What is documented here?

GSI identifies a thick gravel body north of the Terkiana–Unchi Bassi–Lamina–Itian–Khizarpur line; white quartzite clasts occur within the gravel.

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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Related Punjab localities

Jaijon Quartzite Gravel Locality Sadarpur Quartzite Gravel Locality Shahpur Quartzite Gravel Locality Unchi Bassi Quartzite Gravel Belt

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