Famous Turquoise Mines. Godber Burnham.

May 21, 2021
1 min read

Godber Burnham is an iconic mine located outside of Austin Nevada. It was first located in 1936 and continues to produce beautiful turquoise. Join Mike as he discusses the history and shows some beautiful examples of the turquoise.

Gem grade Godber Burnham turquoise. Photo by Arland Ben

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