Where to Find Tourmaline in Georgia
7 mapped tourmaline rockhounding spots in Georgia, across 6 counties. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate that comes in nearly every color.
Map of 7 tourmaline rockhounding spots in Georgia
Tourmaline by county in Georgia
Counties ranked by number of tourmaline spots in our database.
Every tourmaline spot in Georgia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabia MountainPlunkett Road | DeKalb County | 33.6865, -84.1099 | Public | |
| LithoniaRogers Lake Road | DeKalb County | 33.7297, -84.0996 | Public | |
| ElbertonColdwater Road | Elbert County | 34.2436, -82.8632 | Public | |
| Turkey HillTurkey Hill | Lumpkin County | 34.4898, -83.9877 | Public | |
| VaughWest McIntosh Road | Spalding County | 33.2809, -84.3950 | Public | |
| Hogg MineWhitesville Street | Troup County | 32.9911, -85.0298 | Public | |
| Gumlog MountainRavencliff Faa Road | Union County | 34.9405, -83.9263 | Public |
Tourmaline in Georgia FAQ
Where can I find tourmaline in Georgia?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 tourmaline spots in Georgia, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in DeKalb County.
Is collecting tourmaline legal in Georgia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like tourmaline is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Georgia, 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 Georgia?+
DeKalb County has the most tourmaline spots in our database for Georgia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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