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Chemical Formula: Be3AlSiO6
Mineral Name: Beryl
Color: Colorless
Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0
Specific Gravity: 2.6 - 2.8

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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.