Where to Find Tourmaline in Alabama
Alabama has 5 mapped collecting spots that report tourmaline, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Coosa County with 3 spots.
Every tourmaline spot we track in Alabama
Millsite Tin MineCoosa County, AlabamaCheck locally · Albite, Apatite, Cassiterite +6- Gold Mines Creek (West)Clay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Apatite, Beryl, Albite +5
- Near Pond MineCoosa County, AlabamaCheck locally · Feldspar, Garnet, Moonstone +2
- Shirley MineBlount County, AlabamaCheck locally · Garnet, Kyanite, Magnetite +1
- Bently Tin MineCoosa County, AlabamaCheck locally · Cassiterite, Tantalite, Tourmaline
Best counties for tourmaline in Alabama
Ranked by the number of mapped tourmaline spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Coosa County3 spots
- Blount County1 spot
- Clay County1 spot
Before you go
Read the tourmaline identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Tourmaline in the encyclopedia.
Tourmaline in Alabama FAQ
Where can you find tourmaline in Alabama?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Coosa County, Blount County, and Clay County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many tourmaline spots are mapped in Alabama?+
5 spots across 3 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect tourmaline in Alabama?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 0 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt tourmaline in Alabama with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
