Where to Find Tourmaline in Alabama
5 mapped tourmaline rockhounding spots in Alabama, across 3 counties. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate that comes in nearly every color.
Map of 5 tourmaline rockhounding spots in Alabama
Tourmaline by county in Alabama
Counties ranked by number of tourmaline spots in our database.
Every tourmaline spot in Alabama
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley MineHazelrig Road | Blount County | 33.9794, -86.5671 | Check locally | |
| Gold Mines Creek (West)Watts Mill Road | Clay County |
| 33.3537, -85.8833 | Check locally |
| Bently Tin Mine | Coosa County |
| 32.8914, -86.2466 | Check locally |
| Millsite Tin Mine | Coosa County | 32.8997, -86.2063 | Check locally | |
| Near Pond Mine | Coosa County | 32.8891, -86.2378 | Check locally |
Tourmaline in Alabama FAQ
Where can I find tourmaline in Alabama?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 tourmaline spots in Alabama, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Coosa County.
Is collecting tourmaline legal in Alabama?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like tourmaline is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Alabama, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best tourmaline location in Alabama?+
Coosa County has the most tourmaline spots in our database for Alabama. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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