Papagoite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0 – 5.5
Specific Gravity 3.25
Refractive Index 1.607 – 1.672
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Distinct
Color various
Birefringence 0.065
Pleochroism Colorless to very pale greenish blue - blue - deep greenish blue.

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Papagoite
Mohs hardness of Papagoite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Papagoite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Papagoite

帕帕戈石是一种含钙铜铝的链状硅酸盐矿物,以其令人叹为观止的电光蓝至天蓝色著称,这种颜色在宝石矿物中极为罕见。帕帕戈石通常以细小晶体包裹于石英中,形成独特的蓝色内含物,有时整个石英晶体呈现浓郁的蓝色。主要产于南非的梅辛纳(Messina)铜矿区,以美国亚利桑那州的帕帕戈(Papago)印第安部落命名。因产量极少且仅见于特定矿区,含帕帕戈石包裹体的石英晶体在宝石收藏市场中具有极高的稀有性价值。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papagoite?
帕帕戈石是一种含钙铜铝的链状硅酸盐矿物,以其令人叹为观止的电光蓝至天蓝色著称,这种颜色在宝石矿物中极为罕见。帕帕戈石通常以细小晶体包裹于石英中,形成独特的蓝色内含物,有时整个石英晶体呈现浓郁的蓝色。主要产于南非的梅辛纳(Messina)铜矿区,以美国亚利桑那州的帕帕戈(Papago)印第安部落命名。因产量极少且仅见于特定矿区,含帕帕戈石包裹体的石英晶体在宝石收藏市场中具有极高的稀有性价值。
What is the hardness of Papagoite?
Papagoite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Papagoite?
Papagoite is primarily Various.
How much does Papagoite cost?
Papagoite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Papagoite?
Papagoite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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