Where to Find Green Elbaite Tourmaline in the United States
3 mapped green elbaite tourmaline spots across 1 U.S. states. Green Elbaite 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 green elbaite tourmaline across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for green elbaite tourmaline
States ranked by number of green elbaite tourmaline spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused green elbaite tourmaline-in-state list.
Every green elbaite tourmaline spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Apatite QuarriesStevens Mill Road | Androscoggin County |
| 44.0871, -70.2904 | Public |
| Bemis Stream ProspectBemis Road | Franklin County | 44.8241, -70.7168 | Public | |
| Porcupine Hill QuarryTurkey Run | Sagadahoc County | 43.9595, -69.9838 | Public |
Green Elbaite Tourmaline rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find green elbaite tourmaline in the U.S.?+
Maine have the highest concentrations of green elbaite tourmaline in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many green elbaite tourmaline rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect green elbaite tourmaline on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like green elbaite 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 green elbaite tourmaline in the field?+
Field identification of green elbaite 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 green elbaite tourmaline on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
