starstone
9.9
A gemstone that shows a star pattern when light hits it
- noun
- /ˈstɑrˌstoʊn/
- Specialized
:
estrella de piedra
- The jeweler displayed a beautiful starstone that sparkled with a mesmerizing star pattern in the light.
Examples
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When the sunlight hit the starstone, it revealed a stunning star-shaped effect that captivated everyone.
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She wore a necklace featuring a starstone, which glimmered distinctly under the soft glow of the lamp.
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As the two colonists returned to the compound, Chae came running out to them, his starstone bouncing around his neck.
Fiction book (1998) -
Not the deep, stellated blue of a starstone, but a sapphire nonetheless, strained from Prokar-an gravel.
Fiction book (1998)
Synonyms
1
7.4
A gem that shows a star of light on its surface when cut
is any gemstone that shows a star shaped pattern when viewed in light
Surface Forms
starstone singular
starstones plural
Morphology
Etymology
Starstone comes from the simple words star and stone, meaning a 'stone with a star'. Jewelers use it for gems that show a clear star-shaped light effect, so the name helps you remember the bright star pattern on the gem.