About Papagoite
A rare silicate, known for its intense blue color, often found as inclusions in quartz. It's a stone of peace, tranquility, and high spiritual communication, activating throat and third eye chakras.
Primary Hues
Intense Blue, forms microscopic crystals or massive
Geological & Scientific Details
Papagoite is classified as a cyclosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is CaCuAlSi2O6(OH)3. Common crystal habits include massive; cryptocrystalline, forming flat elongated crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Cyclosilicate
- Chemical Formula: CaCuAlSi2O6(OH)3
- IMA Symbol: Pap[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Dark blue crystals, light blue when massive
- Crystal Habit: Massive; cryptocrystalline, forming flat elongated crystals
- Cleavage: Imperfect in one direction
- Luster: Vitreous to dull
- Streak: Light blue
Associated Minerals
- Quartz
- Ajoite
- Shattuckite
- Chrysocolla
- Copper