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Record 1 2000-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery
DEF

Like a star, with rays diverging from a center.

OBS

asterism: ... Minerals having this feature are called asteriated or star.

CONT

Asteriated or star beryl.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Se dit d'une pierre précieuse taillée qui, exposée à la lumière, diffuse des étoiles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudio de las gemas
  • Artículos de joyería
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