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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.— The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
This is not the same variety as the "asteriated," or "cat's eye" or "lynx eye" mentioned above CHAPTER XIV VARIOUS PRECIOUS STONES--_continued.— The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
This is not the same variety as the "asteriated," or "cat's eye" or "lynx eye" mentioned above.— The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
n. - gem cut so as to show asterism. asteriated adj. - having star-like rays.— xml's Blinklist.com
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."— The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
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