asteriated

as·te·ri·at·ed

A0480900 (ă-stîr′ē-ā′tĭd)adj. Mineralogy Exhibiting asterism.

[From Greek asterios, starry, from astēr, star; see ster- in Indo-European roots.]

(æˈstɪərɪˌeɪtɪd) adj (Geological Science) (of a crystal, esp a gemstone) exhibiting a star-shaped figure in transmitted or reflected light

(æˈstɪər iˌeɪ tɪd)

adj. (of a mineral or stone) exhibiting asterism. [1810–20; < Greek astéri(os) starry]

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asteriated - (of some crystals especially gemstones) exhibiting asterism