India, Rajasthan
Bhilwara Garnet Area, India
Gem locality Documented sitePermission required
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: rhodolite.
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Why this spot
Rockhounding locality: almandine garnet in schist
The Bhilwara-Rajsamand belt is documented for gem and abrasive garnet in Rajasthan mineral inventories.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
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