It was discovered in 1960 in Ajo, Arizona, US, and was named after the Hia C-ed O'odham people (also known as the Sand Papago) who inhabit the area. This location is the only papagoite source within the United States, while worldwide it is also found in South Africa and Namibia.
The discovery of papagoite occurred in 1960 in Ajo, Arizona, USA, named after the Hia C-ed O'odham people (also known as the Sand Papago) who inhabit the area. This location is the only source of papagoite within the United States and globally it is also found in South Africa and Namibia.