Asterism

Color & Appearance

Definition

An optical phenomenon in which intersecting bands of reflected light form a star pattern — usually four- or six-rayed — across the surface of a cabochon-cut gem.

Detailed Explanation

一种光学现象,相交的反射光带在弧面切割宝石表面形成星形图案——通常为四射或六射星——横跨宝石表面。