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
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of peace, tranquility, and spiritual communication. Believed to activate the throat and third eye chakras, promoting clear expression and connection with higher realms.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes peace- serenity- and connection to divine joy- aligning with this rare blue mineral.
Queen of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Represents emotional tranquility- compassion- and intuitive wisdom- resonating with Papagoite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- peaceful energy aligns perfectly with Papagoite.
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom- Divine Feminine
Rationale: Sophia's connection to serene wisdom connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Inner Peace Meditation
Joyful Communication Altar
Higher Self Connection Focus
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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 (as inclusions)
- Ajoite (similar blue copper silicate, often associated or confused)
- Shattuckite
- Chrysocolla
- Native Copper (found in oxidized portions of copper deposits)