asterian.
A precious stone mentioned by Pliny; either the Asteriated sapphire (see below) or Cymophane. Cf. astroite n., asterite n.
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bdellium1382
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medusa1398
myrrhitea1398
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iralc1420
oriel?a1425
serpentine1426
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sun's gemc1475
sepulchre-stone1489
moonstonea1500
piantea1500
efestide1567
astroite1569
polyp stone1583
bedle1591
balanite1601
eshime1613
lyncury1638
asteria1646
pangony1658
palasin1678
palatine1678
rhombite1688
tree-stone1698
toad's eye1747
peacock stone1753
turquoise1796
odontolite1819
pagoda stone1860
tangiwai1863
fish-eye1882
1646 Sir T. Browne Pseudodoxia Epidemica 137 Asteria, or some kinde of Lapis stellaris . View more context for this quotation
1874 H. M. Westropp Man. Precious Stones 66 Asteria..is undoubtedly the cymophane, or chrysoberyl cat's-eye.
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