Derbyshire spar

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Der´by`shire spar´

(Min.) A massive variety of fluor spar, found in Derbyshire, England, and wrought into vases and other ornamental work.

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The tankards are on the side-table still, but the bossed silver is undimmed by handling, and there are no dregs to send forth unpleasant suggestions: the only prevailing scent is of the lavender and rose-leaves that fill the vases of Derbyshire spar.

Silas Marner by Eliot, George View in context

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