Where to Find Black Tourmaline
16 mapped black tourmaline spots across 9 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. 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.
Every mapped black tourmaline spot
Best spotSelleck RoadSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPublic access · Black Tourmaline, Tremolite
Champion Mine DumpMarquette County, MichiganPublic access · Hematite, Sapphire, Sericite +9
Foote Mine and other minesCleveland County, North CarolinaPermission required · Apatite, Beryl, Calcite +7- Hiddenite (area 2)Alexander County, North CarolinaPublic access · Aquamarine, Beryl, Quartz +7
- AndersonAnderson County, South CarolinaPublic access · Aquamarine, Beryl, Almandine Garnet +4
- Fly Gap Road pegmatitesMason County, TexasPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +4
- Ranches W of MasonMason County, TexasPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Quartz +3
- Copper Mountain PegmatitesFremont County, WyomingCheck locally · Garnet, Beryl, Lepidolite +2
- In pegmatite outcrops on area roadsidesYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Mica, Garnet, Hornblende +2
- LadysmithCaroline County, VirginiaPublic access · Green Beryl, Feldspar, Quartz +1
- LattimoreCleveland County, North CarolinaPublic access · Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Beryl +1
- Clark MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
- Granite Mountains PegmatitesFremont County, WyomingPublic access · Almandine Garnet, Beryl, Black Tourmaline
- Island MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
- Tripp MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
- Beauregard MineCheshire County, New HampshirePermission required · Green Beryl, Black Tourmaline
Top regions for black tourmaline
United States
16 spots · 9 regionsBlack Tourmaline rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find black tourmaline?+
New Hampshire, North Carolina, Texas have the highest concentrations of black tourmaline in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many black tourmaline rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
16 mapped spots across 9 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect black tourmaline on public land?+
In the U.S., 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. Rules differ by country and region, so 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.
