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Definition of Iceland spar

1. Noun. A transparent calcite found in Iceland and used in polarizing microscopes.

Definition of Iceland spar

1. Noun. A transparent form of calcite, used to demonstrate the polarisation of light. ¹

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Medical Definition of Iceland spar

1. A transparent variety of calcite, the best of which is obtained in Iceland. It is used for the prisms of the polarizcope, because of its strong double refraction. Cf. Calcite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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