Blue Star Sapphire likely TiO2 painted star

Cabochon; 8.42 cts; 10.5 x 11 mm

$193.78

Type: Blue Star Sapphire

Origin: Vietnam 

Weight: 8.425

Color: Bright Blue with a dazzling star

Cut: Cabochon Oval

Clarity: Translucent with a dazzling star FOco Gems is declaring a treatment of the stone which was either a titanium coating and/or dispersion. 

Approx. Size: 10.5x11x6.3 mm

Source: Vietnam Broker Comments:

The photo has cotton fiber on the surface of the stone.