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Sathang-Deodhar Silica-Sand Belt Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Sathang-Deodhar Silica-Sand Belt is a documented Uttarakhand geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Silica sand, Quartz. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

MaterialsSilica sand, Quartz
Locality typeBelt
Access statusCollecting status not confirmed
Map precisionPurola/Uttarkashi belt context; legacy DGM inventory does not give a single point
DistrictUttarkashi
ReviewedSeptember 6, 2026

What is documented here?

Uttarakhand Directorate of Geology & Mining documents Sathang-Deodhar Silica-Sand Belt as a mineral occurrence/locality for Silica sand, Quartz.

Can you collect here?

Geological occurrence is documented, but recreational collecting permission is not established. Treat the pin as field-research context and verify land ownership, forest/protected status and current mineral 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, forest or protected-area restrictions and any permission required before collecting.

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Related Uttarakhand localities

Jarmola-Dharamandhar Silica-Sand Belt Malap ka Dhanda-Chantra Dhar Silica-Sand Belt Mussoorie Gypsum-Phosphorite Context Maldevta Phosphorite Belt

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