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Record 1 2013-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery
  • Optics
DEF

An appearance of light in the shape of a six-rayed star seen in some crystals, as in star sapphire.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Gemmologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Optique
DEF

Phénomène lumineux observé sur certains cristaux (saphir, grenat, émeraude etc.) qui possèdent la propriété de réfléchir une lumière intense sous forme d'une étoile à six branches appelée astérie [...]

Spanish

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

Fenómeno luminoso que se traduce por la formación de asterias en los cristales expuestos a una luz muy viva.

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