Asterism
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
Framework senses
- §1
- (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
- §2
- (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
- §1 · legacy_primary
- (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted lightDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column