Where to Find Tourmaline in Vermont
3 mapped tourmaline rockhounding spots in Vermont, across 2 counties. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate that comes in nearly every color.
Map of 3 tourmaline rockhounding spots in Vermont
Tourmaline by county in Vermont
Counties ranked by number of tourmaline spots in our database.
Every tourmaline spot in Vermont
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely MineSouth Vershire Road | Orange County | 43.9272, -72.2848 | Public | |
| GassettsVermont Route 103 North | Windsor County | 43.3322, -72.6158 | Public | |
| LudlowVermont Route 103 South | Windsor County | 43.3915, -72.6752 | Public |
Tourmaline in Vermont FAQ
Where can I find tourmaline in Vermont?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 tourmaline spots in Vermont, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Windsor County.
Is collecting tourmaline legal in Vermont?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like tourmaline is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Vermont, 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 Vermont?+
Windsor County has the most tourmaline spots in our database for Vermont. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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