Burnham / Godber

The Burnham Turquoise mine, also known as the Godber mine, is an incredible source of distinctive turquoise. Located east of Austin, Nevada in Lander County, this historic mine has been producing turquoise for nearly a century, contributing to the Nevada's rich mining heritage.

The Godber / Burnham mine is located east of Austin, Nevada. The mine was discovered in 1932 and was first claimed under the name, "Last Chance". The mine was sold to Jake Burnham in the 1934 and he later sold the mining rights to Frank Godber.

The mine is frequently referred to as both the Burnham and Godber mine. The turquoise ranges from a very pale blue to a deep, almost black hue usually with a beautiful spider webbing. It has also been know for a very dark or black mottling forming blotches and veins running through the stone. Burnham has always been considered a very high quality turquoise. Oscar Branson in his book, “Turquoise” has called Burnham ‘so hard…’ and ‘some of the finest turquoise in Nevada. Burnham has always been a very collectable turquoise.