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

Word History and Origins

Origin of asteriated¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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Some stones have curious rays of variegated colour, due to their crystalline formation, taking the shape of a star; these are called "asteriated," or "cat's eye" sapphires.

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There are certain stones and other minerals which, owing to their possession of numerous microscopically fine cavities, of a globular or tubular shape, have the appearance of "rays" or "stars," and these are called "asteriated."

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