Quick Facts on Goshenite Stone
| Chemical Formula |
: | Be3AlSiO6 |
| Mineral |
: | Beryl |
| Color |
: | Colorless |
| Hardness |
: | 7.5 - 8.0 |
| Specific Gravity |
: | 2.6 - 2.8 |
Goshenite is
the pure, colorless form of beryl. Goshenite is sometimes coated
with a green foil to resemble an emerald. Goshenite derives its name
from the town of Goshen in Massachusetts, where it was first found.
It is a hard and transparent gemstone. The gemstone is found in the
regions of North and South America (especially Colombia), Northern
Europe, East Africa, South Africa, and the Himalayan mountains in
Asia.
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