Where to Find Tourmaline in South Carolina
5 mapped tourmaline rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 3 counties. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate that comes in nearly every color.
Map of 5 tourmaline rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Tourmaline by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of tourmaline spots in our database.
Every tourmaline spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PiedmontIngram Lane | Anderson County | 34.6884, -82.4628 | Public | |
| Paris Mt. State ParkSulphur Springs Trail | Greenville County | 34.9360, -82.3920 | Public | |
| Henry's KnobLaurelwood Drive | York County | 35.1310, -81.2751 | Public | |
| Hickory GroveWalnut Grove Road | York County | 34.9471, -81.4792 | Public | |
| SmyrnaHuntington Road | York County |
| 34.9967, -81.4596 | Public |
Tourmaline in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find tourmaline in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 tourmaline spots in South Carolina, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in York County.
Is collecting tourmaline legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like tourmaline is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Carolina, 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 South Carolina?+
York County has the most tourmaline spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for tourmaline
Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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