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Iceland spar
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What's The Definition Of Iceland spar?
[n] a transparent calcite found in Iceland and used in polarizing microscopes
Synonyms | Synonyms for Iceland spar: Related Terms | Find terms related to Iceland spar: See Also | calcite Iceland spar In Webster's Dictionary \Ice"land spar`\ (Min.)
A transparent variety of calcite, the best of which is
obtained in Iceland. It is used for the prisms of the
polariscope, because of its strong double refraction. Cf.
{Calcite}.
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