iceland spar

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

calcite

Hypernyms

calcite

Examples

A transparent variety called Iceland spar is used for optical purposes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Iceland lichen iceland moss Iceland poppy icelander Icelandian icelandic