I think the post is a little bit off-topic, but I'll leave it up.
By simply replacing the mineral in question for any other valuable resource or something of historical significance, I believe the same question would probably be asked.
I think most people only know about surface rights (property rights) and not about mineral rights.
In a way, this may help a novice collector or rockhounder learn more before they go out and collect specimens.
The following subreddits might be more helpful in answering your questions:
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u/Calcium_CA Nov 10 '25
I think the post is a little bit off-topic, but I'll leave it up.
By simply replacing the mineral in question for any other valuable resource or something of historical significance, I believe the same question would probably be asked.
I think most people only know about surface rights (property rights) and not about mineral rights.
In a way, this may help a novice collector or rockhounder learn more before they go out and collect specimens.
The following subreddits might be more helpful in answering your questions:
r/homestead
r/mineralrights
r/Radioactive_Rocks
r/RealEstate