| 1. | The title refers to a type of calcite named Iceland Spar.
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| 2. | It is presumed to be the Helgusta Iceland Spar Mine, along Reydarfjordur.
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| 3. | Iceland spar, a variety of clear calcite, occurs in Hoffellsfj�ll mountains.
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| 4. | An object viewed through Iceland spar appears as two because of double refraction.
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| 5. | Iceland spar was much used in optical instruments until replaced by synthetic material.
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| 6. | A transparent variety called " Iceland spar " is used for optical purposes.
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| 7. | That novel also prominently discusses the birefringence of Iceland spar, an optical phenomenon that Gibbs investigated.
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| 8. | William Nicol ( 1770 1851 ) invented the first polarizing prism, using Iceland spar to create his Nicol prism.
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| 9. | His discoveries and mathematical deductions, building on experimental work by double-refraction property of Iceland Spar, or calcite.
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| 10. | The album's opening song, " Iceland Spar ", starts the journey by the sun rising at the beginning of the day.
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