Goshenite
| Also known as | Beryl (Beryl family) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Clear, White |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5–8.0 |
| Lustre | Vitreous to resinous |
| Streak | White |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage | Imperfect on {0001} |
| Fracture | Conchoidal to irregular |
| Chemical formula | () |
| Specific gravity | 2.63–2.92 |
What is Goshenite?
Goshenite is a colorless gem variety of beryl. It is sometimes called the “mother of all gemstones”because it can be transformed into other gems, such as emerald, morganite, or bixbite. Goshenite is also referred to as the purest form of beryl since there are generally no other elements present in the stone. The gem is used as imitation for diamond or emerald by adding colored foil on it.
How to identify Goshenite
- Lustre: Vitreous to resinous.
- Hardness: Mohs 7.5–8.0 — hard enough to scratch glass.
- Streak: White.
- Habit: Hexagonal crystal system.
Goshenite value
Goshenite is a fine gemstone priced per carat by quality — colour, clarity, cut, carat and origin — not by weight in grams. Typical market ranges:
| Quality | Price per carat |
|---|---|
| Commercial | $5–$15 / ct |
| Good | $10–$30 / ct |
| Fine | $20–$95 / ct |
| Top | $40–$150 / ct |
Ranges cross-validated across two independent research passes against gemstone price guides, 2026-06 — sources: gemsociety.org, gemrockauctions.com. Colour saturation, clarity, cut and origin move the price enormously, and treatments or lab-grown stones sell for a fraction — so this is a guide, not an appraisal. Have anything valuable checked by a certified gemmologist. See the full crystal & gemstone value guide.
