East Asia, Gyeongsangnam-do
Geoje
Hakdong Mongdol black-pebble beach
Mineral locality Documented siteRestricted
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: eyes-only: jet-black polished mongdol pebbles that rattle and sing in the backwash.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Rockhounding locality: the 'black pearl' mongdol shingle strand at Hakdong on Geoje island, inside the Geoje-Haegeumgang district of Hallyeohaesang National Park
Beach documented among Geoje's coastal attractions (Wikipedia) within Hallyeohaesang National Park; the pebbles are the attraction, not a take-home
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
steep shingle step into deep waterStrong summer sun
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.