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Asterism

nounid 11293·updated May 18, 2026
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(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light

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Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§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

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