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Record 1 2005-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

split stars: Two mirror-image triangular facets that share a rib and are polished to the left and right of the junction of the crown main breaks (or wing facets) and the table.

Key term(s)
  • split stars
  • split star facets
  • split-star facet
  • split-star facets

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

étoiles de pointe : Facettes triangulaires symétriques qui forment une arête aux extrémités sur le point de jonction des facettes principales de couronne (ou facettes d'aile) et de la table.

Key term(s)
  • étoiles de pointe

Spanish

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