Asteriated
exhibiting asterism.
historical examples
it is also known as “the star sapphire” and “the asteriated sapphire.”
selections from the poems and plays of robert browning robert browning
cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 2, slice 7 various
such stones are called star or asteriated sapphires or rubies, and are highly prized.
birds and nature, vol. 12 no. 5 [december 1902] various
this is not the same variety as the “asteriated,” or “cat’s eye” or “lynx eye” mentioned above.
the chemistry, properties and tests of precious stones john mastin
adjective
(of a crystal, esp a gemstone) exhibiting a star-shaped figure in transmitted or reflected light
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