How Do You Spell VOLBORTHITE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɒlbɔːðˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Volborthite is a copper mineral discovered by Russian mineralogist, Yakov Karlovich Volborth, in 1816. Its spelling is pronounced as /ˈvɒlbɔːrθaɪt/, with the stress on the second syllable. The spelling of "Volborthite" follows English phonetic conventions, but its etymology originates from Russian. The suffix "-ite" is a common suffix used to denote a mineral, while the root name "Volborth" is pronounced as /vɔːlˈbɔrθ/ in Russian. Today, Volborthite is mainly found in Russia, the United States, and Chile.

Common Misspellings for VOLBORTHITE

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Etymology of VOLBORTHITE

The word "Volborthite" derives from the name of a Russian mineralogist, Aleksandr Volborth. In 1831, he discovered the mineral and it was subsequently named after him. The suffix "-ite" is a common mineral suffix used to indicate it is a mineral species. Thus, "Volborthite" signifies the mineral named after Aleksandr Volborth.