Goshenite
Information About Goshenite:
This stone is the colorless variety of the beryl gemstone family. It is named after Goshen, Massachusetts - the place where it was first discovered.
Most goshenite is mined in Africa and several South American countries.
Though considered a colorless or white dtone, it often displays blue and silver hues.
COMMON COLORS: Colorless
HARDNESS ON MOH'S SCALE: 7.5 to 8
SHAPES FOR CUTTING: Suitable for cutting to all faceted shapes.
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