Although Goshenite was named after a small town in Massachusetts called Goshen, but it is found in almost every part of the world.
It enhances the energies of all chakras and is known as a balancing stone.
Goshenite is a friendship gem.Save Money - No shipping Fees for Additional Items! Goshenite has an indistinct cleavage that runs parallel to the basal pinacoid, and because of this, gem cutters will typically cut the gem to minimize cleavage, and to ensure durability and maximum luster.Goshenite is a stone of wisdom, that can spark intellectual thoughts and curiosity in its wearer.
From the locality where it was first found. One of the easiest testing methods to identify goshenite is by testing for specific gravity (density) and hardness. By the placement of silver or green foil under the stone, goshenite can even be used as alternatives for emeralds and other precious colored stones. The significant deposits of Goshenite have also been mined in China, Russia, South America, North America, Africa, Asia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Northern Europe. When cut and polished, goshenite has a waxy to vitreous luster. Goshenite is an excellent material for gemstone carvings and ornaments.Gems are always measured in Millimeter (mm)Goshenite was first discovered in the small town of Goshen, located in Hampshire County of Western Massachusetts. Precious beryl in general promotes luck, energy and youthfulness. Most goshenite gems are very 'clean' and lack inclusions unlike emerald.
Goshenite is significantly harder than quartz and feldspar, but slightly softer than topaz and sapphire. Goshenite is a stone of Gemini.
It is thought that the largest, cleanest and best quality material is found in Brazil.Beryl in general is one of the most popular gemstones in the world and a favorite among jewelers, not only for its superior hardness and durability, but also because of its affordability, beauty and color diversity. [1]Goshenite has four properties that made it attractive to some of Europe's early lens makers: 1) it is colorless, 2) it has exceptional clarity, 3) it is found in large crystals, and, 4) it has exceptional hardness.
Today, goshenite and other deposits of beryl, can be found all around the world. It can be confused with diamond, but due to the lack of fire, dispersion and hardness, it is easily distinguishable from much more valuable diamond.Although goshenite is named after the small town of Goshen, Massachusetts, it can be found all over the world including North and South America, China, Canada, Russia, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Northern Europe, Africa and Asia. Beryl, topaz and sapphire all have very different crystal structures, making beryl quite distinct due to its unique six-sided hexagonal crystal formation.Take off and remove beryl jewelry before exercising, cleaning or engaging in vigorous physical activities. Beryl can easily scratch other gems and at the same time, be easily scratched, so try to avoid contact with other gems. Goshenite is not often finished as gemstone cabochons, and unlike emerald, it is not usually found in step-cut style.Goshenite is sometimes referred to as white or colorless beryl.
Goshenite can be used for fashion earrings, pins, brooches, rings (including engagement rings), cuff links, tie tacks and much more. It is thought that the largest, cleanest and best quality material is found in Brazil. However, beryl can usually be easily distinguished from other similar gems through basic testing. Perhaps goshenite's historical use as lenses in eye glasses has caused it to be associated with vision and intelligence. Before the introduction of synthetic diamonds, goshenite was often used as a diamond alternative.