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

Cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.

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

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

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

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