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asteriated

[ a-steer-ee-ey-tid ]

adjective

, Mineralogy.
  1. exhibiting asterism.


asteriated

/ æˈstɪərɪˌeɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. (of a crystal, esp a gemstone) exhibiting a star-shaped figure in transmitted or reflected light


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Word History and Origins

Origin of asteriated1

1810–20; < Greek astéri ( os ) starry (derivative of astḗr aster ) + -ate 1 + -ed 2

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Example Sentences

Cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.

Such stones are called star or asteriated sapphires or rubies, and are highly prized.

This is not the same variety as the "asteriated," or "cat's eye" or "lynx eye" mentioned above.

It is also known as "the star sapphire" and "the asteriated sapphire."

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