Kanniyakumari Zircon–Garnet Coastal Context Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Kanniyakumari Zircon–Garnet Coastal Context is a documented Tamil Nadu geological or mineral locality. Reported interests include Zircon, Garnet, Ilmenite, Rutile, Sillimanite. Access status: Reference / viewing only.

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MaterialsZircon, Garnet, Ilmenite, Rutile, Sillimanite

Locality typeDeposit

Access statusReference / viewing only

Map precisionRegional coast context; industrial mineral-sand rights apply

DistrictKanniyakumari

ReviewedSeptember 5, 2026

What is documented here?

IREL documents rich heavy-mineral deposits along the Kanniyakumari coast including ilmenite, rutile, zircon, garnet and sillimanite.

Can you collect here?

Reference geology only; do not enter mines, quarries, industrial leases, controlled prospects or protected areas without explicit authorization.

The locality is a mine, quarry, industrial/protected/reference site or otherwise unsuitable for presentation as a recreational collecting destination.

Before visiting

Confirm current land access, mineral/mining rights, protected/forest/coastal status, local restrictions and any permission required before removing material.

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