Where to Find Tourmaline in Pennsylvania
3 mapped tourmaline rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 3 counties. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate that comes in nearly every color.
Map of 3 tourmaline rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Tourmaline by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of tourmaline spots in our database.
Every tourmaline spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman ValleyCypher Road | Bedford County | 40.0764, -78.2732 | Public | |
| Nottingham ParkFeldspar Trail (Blue) | Chester County | 39.7352, -76.0485 | Public | |
| White RocksKuhn Road | Cumberland County |
| 40.1327, -77.0887 | Public |
Tourmaline in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find tourmaline in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 tourmaline spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Bedford County.
Is collecting tourmaline legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like tourmaline is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?+
Bedford County has the most tourmaline spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in Pennsylvania
- Quartz in Pennsylvania32
- Jasper in Pennsylvania13
- Calcite in Pennsylvania11
- Pyrite in Pennsylvania11
- Amethyst in Pennsylvania10
- Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania9
- Azurite in Pennsylvania7
- Chalcedony in Pennsylvania7
- Chert in Pennsylvania7
- Malachite in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
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