Tag Archives: chalcedony

Goldfield Gemfield Gem Claims Update

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

Sharon Artlip has been in touch. She and her sister Nadiah Beekum own the Gemfield Gem claims in Goldfield, Nevada. (internal link) I’ve written quite a bit about the claims at this site and also in the May, 2016 issue … Continue reading →

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Goldfield Gemfield Gem Claims Update

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

My second article for Rock & Gem Magazine was on the Gemfield Gem claims (internal link) outside of Goldfield, Nevada. The claims are a major source of fine chalcedony. Sharon Artlip, one of the two claim owners, now has a … Continue reading →

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Background on My Second Rock&Gem Article

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

In mid-February 2016 I visited the once roaring town of Goldfield, Nevada. An old set of gem claims had come under new ownership and new direction. I was eager to find out what that meant for rockhounds. You can read … Continue reading →

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My Second Rock&Gem Magazine Article Has Been Published

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

My second article for Rock&Gem (external link) has been published. Look for the May issue in larger book stores like Barnes&Noble. At some time soon, the electronic version of the May issue will be viewable as an e-magazine over mobile … Continue reading →

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