Goshenite
A variety of Beryl
What is Goshenite?
Goshenite is a colorless to white variety of beryl, making it less attractive than other highly valued beryl varieties like emerald and aquamarine. Due to its lack of color, goshenite has never become popular in the gem market and is mostly prized by collectors.
Uses & Applications
Goshenite is a highly prized form of beryl that has great hardness and is almost colorless, making it a popular gemstone. This stone is often cut into faceted gems. It was also important in the past as a material for the lenses of magnifying glasses, telescopes, and other instruments.
Healing Properties
Common belief suggests that goshenite connects with the crown and etheric chakras, primarily targeting the psychological system. It is said to heighten clarity, allowing you to gain perspective when experiencing disagreements and enabling you to think practically when in sticky situations. Goshenite is supposedly particularly beneficial for those working with numbers, as it's said to boost the possessor's mathematical capability.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.562-1.615
- Birefringence
- 0.003-0.010
- Pleochroism
- Red beryl - distinct: orangey-red, purplish-red
- Golden beryl - weak: yellowish, greenish-yellow
- Green beryl - distinct: yellow-green, blue-green
- Optical Character
- Uniaxial negative
- Dispersion
- 0.014
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Goshenite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Goshenite Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Composition of Goshenite
Beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7.5 - 8
- Density
- 2.63 - 2.9 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Hexagonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Be3Al2(Si6O18)
- Elements
- Al, Be, O, Si
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Goshenite FAQs
How do I identify Goshenite?
Goshenite can be identified by its hardness of 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale, Colourless color, Vitreous luster, Hexagonal crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Goshenite?
Goshenite typically appears in Colourless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Goshenite?
Goshenite has a hardness of 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a relatively hard mineral suitable for jewelry.
What is the composition of goshenite of Goshenite?
Beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate
