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100 Cts polished Iceland Spar MYGM 1808
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This Calcite is called Iceland Spar
which is basically clear cleaved fragments of completely colorless (ice-like)
calcite.
Originally discovered in and named after Eskifjord, Iceland.
The iceland spar displays the classic cleavage form of
calcite, the rhombohedron.
Iceland Spar is used for optical equipment and during World War II it was an extremely important
mineral that was used in the sighting equipment of bombardiers and gunners.
This piece comes from mexicot, Mexico
Size 50x 48x 45 mm
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- Certified Gemstones
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This Calcite is called Iceland Spar
which is basically clear cleaved fragments of completely colorless (ice-like)
calcite.
Originally discovered in and named after Eskifjord, Iceland.
The iceland spar displays the classic cleavage form of
calcite, the rhombohedron.
Iceland Spar is used for optical equipment and during World War II it was an extremely important
mineral that was used in the sighting equipment of bombardiers and gunners.
This piece comes from mexicot, Mexico
Size 50x 48x 45 mm
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PositiveQuick shipping with FedEx to the US. The artifact is exactly as described. So cool to own a bit of history like this!
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Quick shipping with FedEx to the US. The stone has the polarization expected with real Iceland spar. I'm very happy with this purchase!
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Quick shipping with FedEx to the US. It was well packaged. The one I received did have a small crack and chip in the lip, but stuff like that is expected with a natural material like this. I'm happy with my purchase.
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