Where to Find Brown Tourmaline in the United States
1 mapped brown tourmaline spots across 1 U.S. states. Brown 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 brown tourmaline across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for brown tourmaline
States ranked by number of brown tourmaline spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused brown tourmaline-in-state list.
Every brown tourmaline spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RichvilleDailey Road | Saint Lawrence County | 44.3813, -75.4684 | Public |
Brown Tourmaline rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find brown tourmaline in the U.S.?+
New York have the highest concentrations of brown tourmaline in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many brown tourmaline rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect brown tourmaline on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like brown 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 brown tourmaline in the field?+
Field identification of brown 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 brown tourmaline on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
