Where to Find Tourmaline
87 mapped tourmaline spots across 29 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate that comes in nearly every color. Maine and California pegmatites are world-class sources, with Mount Mica and Newry in Maine and the Pala district in California producing legendary specimens.
Top regions for tourmaline
United States
79 spots · 25 regionsCanada
8 spots · 4 regionsMap showing where to find tourmaline, with 87 mapped spots
Every mapped tourmaline spot
Tourmaline rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find tourmaline?+
North Carolina, Georgia, Utah have the highest concentrations of tourmaline in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many tourmaline rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
87 mapped spots across 29 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect tourmaline on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like 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 tourmaline in the field?+
Field identification of 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 tourmaline on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
