Where to Find Green Tourmaline in the United States
2 mapped green tourmaline spots across 2 U.S. states. Green 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.
Learn about green tourmaline: properties & identification →Map showing where to find green tourmaline across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for green tourmaline
States ranked by number of green tourmaline spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused green tourmaline-in-state list.
Every green tourmaline spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Pegmatite Mine | Taos County |
| 36.1933, -105.7950 | Public |
| SalisburyForest Drive | Rowan County |
| 35.6683, -80.5330 | Public |
Green Tourmaline rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find green tourmaline in the U.S.?+
New Mexico, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of green tourmaline in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many green tourmaline rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect green tourmaline on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like green 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 tourmaline in the field?+
Field identification of green 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 tourmaline on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
