{"title":"Iceland spar","description":"\u003c!-- =======================  CATEGORY DESCRIPTION (Iceland Spar \/ Optical Calcite)  ======================= --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"iceland-spar-cat\" aria-label=\"Iceland spar category description\"\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    \/* Scoped: won’t affect your theme *\/\n    .iceland-spar-cat{\n      color-scheme: light;\n      --ink:#0f172a;\n      --muted:#64748b;\n      --line:#e2e8f0;\n      --soft:#f8fafc;\n      --accent:#38bdf8; \/* icy blue *\/\n\n      font-family: ui-sans-serif,system-ui,-apple-system,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,\"Apple Color Emoji\",\"Segoe UI Emoji\";\n      color: var(--ink);\n      line-height: 1.75;\n      max-width: 980px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n    .iceland-spar-cat .panel{\n      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--soft) 100%);\n      border: 1px solid var(--line);\n      border-radius: 16px;\n      padding: 16px 16px 14px;\n      box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(2, 6, 23, .06);\n      position: relative;\n      overflow: hidden;\n    }\n    .iceland-spar-cat .panel:before{\n      content:\"\";\n      position:absolute;\n      inset:-75px -150px auto auto;\n      width: 380px;\n      height: 380px;\n      background:\n        radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(56,189,248,.18), rgba(56,189,248,0) 62%),\n        radial-gradient(circle at 58% 55%, rgba(148,163,184,.10), rgba(148,163,184,0) 62%);\n      transform: rotate(12deg);\n      pointer-events:none;\n    }\n    .iceland-spar-cat .top{\n      display:flex;\n      gap:12px;\n      align-items:flex-start;\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\n      position: relative;\n      z-index: 1;\n    }\n    .iceland-spar-cat .badge{\n      flex:0 0 auto;\n      width: 42px;\n      height: 42px;\n      border-radius: 12px;\n      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56,189,248,.16), rgba(56,189,248,.06));\n      border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,.28);\n      display:grid;\n      place-items:center;\n      font-size: 18px;\n    }\n    .iceland-spar-cat h2{\n      margin:0 0 4px;\n      font-size: 1.05rem;\n      line-height: 1.25;\n      letter-spacing: .2px;\n    }\n    .iceland-spar-cat p{\n      margin:0;\n      color: var(--muted);\n    }\n    .iceland-spar-cat .grid{\n      display:grid;\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      gap:10px;\n      margin-top: 12px;\n      position: relative;\n      z-index: 1;\n    }\n    @media (min-width: 760px){\n      .iceland-spar-cat .grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 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One clearer mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"care\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCare tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcite is relatively soft—avoid drops, rough friction, and harsh cleaners to protect the crystal and its edges.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"iceland-spar","title":"Iceland spar","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 34px 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 48%, #edf6fa 100%); border: 1px solid #cfe1e8; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(80, 110, 130, 0.12); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #2f3740; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 8px 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); border: 1px solid #cfe1e8; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #4f7f95; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n      Clarity • Insight • Perception\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.25; color: #4f7f95;\"\u003e\n      Iceland Spar\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width: 700px; margin: 16px auto 0; font-size: 17px; color: #5f6a70;\"\u003e\n      A transparent optical calcite crystal admired for double refraction, luminous clarity, and refined mineral beauty.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94); border: 1px solid #dce9ee; border-radius: 20px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(80, 110, 130, 0.07);\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #3f4a50;\"\u003e\n      Iceland Spar, also known as optical calcite, is treasured for its remarkable transparency and natural double refraction. When text or objects are viewed through the crystal, they may appear doubled — a beautiful optical effect caused by birefringence. Its clear rhombohedral form makes it a fascinating piece for collectors, study spaces, meditation corners, or anyone drawn to light, perception, and truth.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 22px; color: #4f7f95;\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce9ee; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 17px; color: #5f8798;\"\u003eOptical Wonder\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #58666c; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n          Famous for double refraction, Iceland Spar can create a doubled image effect when viewed through the crystal.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce9ee; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 17px; color: #5f8798;\"\u003eClear Calcite Form\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #58666c; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n          Transparent to translucent clarity and rhombohedral structure give each piece a clean, geometric elegance.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce9ee; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 17px; color: #5f8798;\"\u003eInsight Symbolism\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #58666c; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n          Traditionally associated with clarity, perception, truth-seeking, energetic cleansing, and higher awareness.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fbff; border: 1px solid #cfe1e8; border-radius: 20px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 22px; color: #4f7f95;\"\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Energy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #3f4a50;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eIceland Spar is traditionally associated with clarity, truth, insight, and refined perception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eOften chosen as a meaningful reminder to see beyond surface appearances and question illusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eIts luminous transparency symbolises focus, mental organisation, intuition, and higher awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #eef7ff 100%); border: 1px solid #cfe1e8; border-radius: 20px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 22px; color: #4f7f95;\"\u003eCrystal Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #3f4a50;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iceland Spar\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optical Calcite\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent calcite crystal \/ optical mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural calcite\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium carbonate — CaCO₃\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly rhombohedral with perfect cleavage\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double refraction \/ birefringence\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, transparent, colourless, white, or lightly tinted depending on the individual piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, shape, transparency, clarity, inclusions, surface details, cleavage lines, and optical effect may vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; 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