Iceland spar

/ˌaɪslənd spɑr/
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Definitions of Iceland spar
  1. noun
    a transparent calcite found in Iceland and used in polarizing microscopes
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    calcite
    a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone
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