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India, Andhra Pradesh

Atmakur Diamond Gravels, India

Gem locality Documented siteGray area

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Crystals and mineralsCrystals and minerals

Also reported: diamond.

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).

Why this spot

Rockhounding locality: Banganapalle/Cuddapah diamond-bearing conglomerate

The Banganapalle conglomerates near Atmakur/Kurnool are documented historic diamond-bearing formations in Indian geology.

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

Remote terrain, heat

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