Where to Find Black Tourmaline in the United States
7 mapped black tourmaline spots across 5 U.S. states. Black Tourmaline is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find black tourmaline across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for black tourmaline
States ranked by number of black tourmaline spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused black tourmaline-in-state list.
Every black tourmaline spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In pegmatite outcrops on area roadsidesCastle Hot Springs Road | Yavapai County |
| 33.9842, -112.3644 | Public |
| Hiddenite (area 2)Duncan Lane | Alexander County | 35.9136, -81.0740 | Public | |
| Foote Mine and other minesKings Mountain Gateway Trail | Cleveland County |
| 35.2111, -81.3556 | Public |
| LattimoreMount Harmony Church Road | Cleveland County | 35.4657, -81.6823 | Public | |
| AndersonNab Court | Anderson County |
| 34.5084, -82.5725 | Public |
| Ranches W of MasonGrit Happens | Mason County | 30.7798, -99.3432 | Public | |
| LadysmithGalyen Lane | Caroline County | 37.9821, -77.5831 | Public |
Black Tourmaline rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find black tourmaline in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Arizona, South Carolina have the highest concentrations of black tourmaline in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many black tourmaline rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect black tourmaline on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like black tourmaline is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify black tourmaline in the field?+
Field identification of black tourmaline comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt black tourmaline on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
