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Webster 1913 Edition


Shiver-spar

Shiv′er-sparˊ

,
Noun.
[Cf. G.
schiefer-spath
.]
(Min.)
A variety of calcite, so called from its slaty structure; – called also
slate spar
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Shiver-spar

SHIV'ER-SP'AR

,
Noun.
A corbonate of lime, so called for its slaty structure; called also slate-spar.