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Posted in Northern California Attractions August 15, 2017 by Jill S.

The Crazy One-Of-A-Kind Store You’ll Only Find In Northern California

Calling all rock and gem enthusiasts… This Northern California mineral store was tailor-made for your interests. For those of us who’ve never really shopped for interesting and unique rocks before, this shop will open our eyes to the world of rare gems.

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Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop & Museum is located in Fortuna. It's open 7 days a week, except for a few major holidays each year.

It's a family owned business that was started by Buzz and Charlotte Chapman in the 1950s (In another location) and is now run by their daughter and son in law, Sharon and Lyle Brown.

Rare and elusive gems are for sale and on display here. The Chapman and Brown family have traveled the country and the world finding these stones.

If you aren't much of a gem enthusiast but want to see what it's all about, there are several inexpensive souvenirs you can leave with.

Although, if you are searching for that one of a kind gemstone, chances are good you can find that here too.

You might come across something that would look perfect in your yard or home. There's so much to choose from here!

And if you don't want to spend money on things you have to lug home, you can visit their museum and learn about geology and minerals.

Check out the black room of UV phosphorescence rocks... You'll be amazed at what they have here!

Another really interesting thing to check out is the fossilized trees. You can see the rings of the trunk if you look closely in this image.

Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop & Museum is located at

Highway 101
Fortuna, CA 95540

You can learn more by calling (707) 725-2714 or visiting them online.

Have you ever been to this unique mineral and gem store? What did you think of the selection and the experience?

Jill S.

Jill is a freelance writer from a small Northern California town and lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you have an idea for an Only In Northern California story, email her at jsanford@onlyinyourstate.com.