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Iceland Spar.
Iceland Spar - as a noun
A transparent calcite found in iceland and used in polarizing microscopes
Example Sentences
"The iceland spar is a transparent variety of calcite."
"The Vikings may have used iceland spar to navigate the seas."
"The iceland spar crystal is known for its high clarity."
"The properties of iceland spar make it useful in polarizing filters."
"The use of iceland spar in scientific experiments dates back centuries."