as·te·ri·at·ed ( -stîr  -  t d)adj. Mineralogy Exhibiting asterism. [From Greek asterios, starry, from ast r, star; see ster-3 in Indo-European roots.] |
asteriated [æˈstɪərɪˌeɪtɪd]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (of a crystal, esp a gemstone) exhibiting a star-shaped figure in transmitted or reflected light
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| Adj. | 1. | asteriated - (of some crystals especially gemstones) exhibiting asterism |
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