What does the cryptic crossword clue "Transparent form of calcite found in supermarkets (11)" mean?

The definition is "supermarkets". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ICELAND (synonym="name of a British supermarket chain") + SPAR (synonym="name of another supermarket franchise chain operating in nearly 50 countries") = ICELANDSPAR The answer is ICELANDSPAR.

Transparent form of calcite found in supermarkets (11)

Independent Cryptic #11820 | 29 Across | 2024-08-28 flower

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