Origin: South Africa, U.S.A.
Mineral Species: Papagoite
Mineral Group: Silicates
Chemical Formula: CaCu[H3AlSi2O9]
Hardness: 5-5.5
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Colour: Royal blue.
Typical Appearance: Typically narrow veinlets and crusts
Birthstone: Not known
Chakra Alignment: Not known
Element: Not known
Origin of Name & Mythology: Named for the Tohono O'odham Nation of Native American people that live in the area around the type locality. The European name for these people was Papago, but the name has been rejected by the nation.
