Volborthite

Volborthite is a mineral containing copper and vanadium, with the formula Cu₃V₂O₇(OH)₂·2H₂O. Found originally in 1838 in the Urals, it was named for Alexander von Volborth (1800-1876), a Russian paleontologist.

Tangeite (synonyme: Calciovolborthite), CaCuVO₄(OH), is closely related.

References

* Mindat with location data
* Webmineral




List of minerals