asteriated

as·te·ri·at·ed

[a-steer-ee-ey-tid]
adjective Mineralogy.
exhibiting asterism.

Origin:
1810–20; < Greek astéri(os) starry (derivative of astḗr aster) + -ate1 + -ed2

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asteriated (æˈstɪərɪˌeɪtɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
(of a crystal, esp a gemstone) exhibiting a star-shaped figure in transmitted or reflected light

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