Calcspars

/ˈkælkspɑrz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of calcspar; multiple samples or varieties of calcite crystal, especially transparent or crystalline forms.

Etymology

English plural of 'calcspar,' formed by adding '-s' to the older mineralogical term for calcite.

Kelly Says

Collectors love displaying calcspars because of their incredible transparency and light-bending properties—and the historical mystery of whether Vikings really used them for navigation is still debated by scientists!

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