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This website has been designed to explain and explore the world of Icelandic Spar (a type of calcite crystal), a.k.a. The Viking Sunstone.


-Mythological: This page is dedicated to the Norse myths that briefly mention the Sunstone and the general lack of solid evidence of their use.


-Biological: This page has explains a biological phenomenon that could explain how the vikings used the Icelandic Spars for navigation.


-Modern Uses: Learn the different meters and tools that scientist use pure Icelandic Spar for today!


-Science Nerd: Where the nerds (like me) go to learn how Icelandic Spar refracts light and the physics behind the other method for navigation


 

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