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MineralPapagoite
FormulaCaCuAlSi2O6(OH)3
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Prismatic [2/m]
Cleavage[100] Imperfect
ColorLight blue
Density3.2 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to Translucent
FractureBrittle
Hardness5.0 - 5.5
LustreVitreous
StreakLight blue
Type Loc.New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima Co., AZ, USA
Dana 8 Class60.1.4.1
Strunz ClassVIII/E.06-50
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