India, Tamil Nadu
Karur Gem Gravels, India
Gem locality Documented sitePermission required
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: ruby, sapphire.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Rockhounding locality: alluvial corundum and gem gravels
The Karur-Kangayam region of Tamil Nadu is documented for alluvial ruby, sapphire, and garnet in Indian gem literature.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
River pits, heat
Keep exploring nearby
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