Natural Black Star Sapphire

Type: Natural Black Star Sapphire

Origin: Phan Thiet, Vietnam 

Weight: 5.24 Color: Dark Grey (near jet black but a bright active star (Natural)

Cut: Cabochon Oval

Clarity: Translucent with a natural star radiating through the stone.

Approx. Size: 8.1x10x7 mm

Treatment: No heat treatment or enhancements detected or known about.

Hardness 9

Source: Vietnam 

Comments: Beautiful stone with a partially healed fracture in stone but has no impact to stone.  Noted because it is present under extreme lighting.