....a few locations where Gem Silica Chrysocolla can be found:

Mun. de Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

Manto Tres Gracias Mine in Chile

Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaďre)

Kaokoveld Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia

Ray Mine, Scott Mountain area, Mineral Creek District (Ray District), Dripping Spring Mts, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA

L'Etoile du Congo Mine (Star of the Congo Mine; Kalukuluku Mine), Lubumbashi (Elizabethville), Southern area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo

Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA

Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Western area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaďre)

Lucin District, Elko Co., Nevada, USA

Lily Mine (Lilly Mine), Pisco Umay, Ica Department, Peru

Brazzaville (Renéville; Djoué), Brazzaville Department (Renéville Department), Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)

Lost Dog claim (Lost Dog deposit; Lost Dog prospect; Lorian Mine; Melinda Mine; Via Development Co. property), Workman Creek, Rose Creek Lodge area, Sierra Ancha District, Sierra Ancha, Miami, AZ

Live Oak pit (Keystone; Joe Bush; Ox Hide; Thornton; Red Hill; Cyprus Miami), Inspiration Mine, Miami-Inspiration deposit, Inspiration, Miami-Inspiration District, Globe-Miami District, Globe, AZ

Globe-Miami District, Gila Co., Arizona, USA

Ray Pit, Pinal Co. , Arizona

Live Oak Mine, Miami, Arizona

Globe , Gila Co., Arizona

San Simon Mine, Huantajaya, Iquique Province, Tarapac� Region, Chile

Mt. Glorious Mine, Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Silica Pit, Ray Mine, Pinal County, Arizona

Whim Creek Copper Mine, Whim Creek, Pilbara Region, Western Australia, Australia

Live Oak Pit, Inspiration Mine, Gila County, Arizona

Northwest Extension, Morenci Mine, Morenci, Arizona

Helvetia, Pima Co., Arizona

Kaokoveld, Namibia

Star of the Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Shaba (Katanga), Congo (former Za�re)

Kennicott Pit, Ray Mine, Pinal County, Arizona

 79 mine, Banner district, Pinal Co., Arizona

Mavoio Mine, Uíge Province, Angola

  Córdoba, Argentina

Great Australia Mine, Cloncurry, Cloncurry District, Mt Isa - Cloncurry area, Queensland, Australia

Taiwan and the Philippines

John Sinkankas, an internationally known mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, author and illustrator, died on May 17, 2002 in San Diego. He was 87.

A prolific writer and illustrator, Mr. Sinkankas wrote books that are considered vital references in the field of gems and minerals. His book ''Gemstones of North America,'' first published in 1959, was revised in 1976 and 1997.

His book '' 'Emeralds and Other Beryls' is probably the seminal work in emeralds,'' said Alice Keller, editor of the magazine Gems and Gemology, published by the Gemological Institute of America. ''It's the first reference that we would send a student to.'' ...

Martin Koning, NY and Morristown, AZ ...an Arizona legend to all lapidary enthusiasts, a friend who welcomed all strangers to his humble shop and would share stories of discovery and riches that would facinate one for hours...

Leonard Lechner and Rick Hannah of Possum Run Trading Post, Phoenix, Arizona,

and Marty Albert, NY, AZ & SF, CA, my friend, who taught me how to cut Opal which led to my love for all rocks and minerals...

...may God rest all their souls!!!