Collection

Iceland spar

Made:
1801-1837
Crystal of Icelandic spar in leather case with test card to

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Crystal of Icelandic spar in leather case with test card to show double refraction, early 19th century (B882)

Details

Category:
Optics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1984-1342
Materials:
calcite, Iceland spar, leather, wood, textile, silk, velvet and paper
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 71 mm x 53 mm, , .13kg
type:
iceland spar, test card and leather case
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust

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