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Goshenite specimens for sale
12 for sale · $50–$5,500 USD
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Goshenite is the colorless, beryl-end member of the mineral family that also includes emerald and aquamarine. It forms transparent to translucent crystals with a conchoidal lustre and a prismatic hexagonal habit, often appearing as sharp, terminating crystals that can be gemmy in thin slices. Collectors value Goshenite for its clarity and the way light passes through it, as well as its association with classic pegmatite and hydrothermal environments where beryl crystallizes.
- Formula
- Be3Al2(Si6O18)
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate; cyclosilicate (Be3Al2Si6O18)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- hexagonal
- Mohs hardness
- 7.5–8
- Specific gravity
- 2.63–2.8
- Luster
- vitreous
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- colorless, white
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- poor
- Fracture
- conchoidal, uneven
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, tabular, massive
- Gem mineral
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View all 12Where Goshenite is found
Top localities
- Erongo Mountains12 specimens
- Resplendor5 specimens
- Minas Gerais3 specimens
- Namibia2 specimens
- Cryo-Genie Mine2 specimens
- Himalaya Mine2 specimens
- Linópolis2 specimens
- Mogok2 specimens
- Pakistan1 specimen
- Elizabeth R. Mine1 specimen
About Goshenite
Notable localities in Namibia, Brazil, the United States, Pakistan, and Myanmar have produced Goshenite specimens that highlight the mineral’s clean, glassy faces and well-formed terminations. Some find interest in its crystal nuances, such as habit variation from short prisms to elongated crystals, and the way colorless Goshenite can take on a faint tint from trace impurities or inclusions. For collectors seeking a pure, colorless example of beryl, Goshenite offers a classic, understated option that pairs well with other minerals in a cabinet or display. Its relative rarity in pristine, gemmy forms makes each well-documented specimen a notable addition to a well-rounded collection.
