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Goshenite
Goshenite
is the colorless variety of beryl mineral group and is named after the
site where it was first discovered, Goshen in Massachusetts. Sometimes
it is also known as "white beryl" or "mother of
gemstones."
The impurities in Goshenite creates all the popular beryls like
emeralds (green beryl), heliodor (yellow beryl), morganite (pink
beryl) and aquamarine (blue beryl). This great stone also works as a
substitute of diamond by placing a silver or green-colored metal foil
behind a cut goshenite gemstone and then placing it in a closed
setting making sure that the foil goes undetected. The base elements
found in this stone are Beryllium, Aluminum and Silicon.
Goshenite occurs in North and South of America, particularly in
Colombia, Northern Europe, East and South Africa, and the Himalayan
regions of Asia. The hardness on Mohs scale of the stone is 7.5 - 8
and specific gravity of 2.6 - 2.8.
Believe wise, the stone brings clarity of truth into life after using
it. The persons action and thoughts become true to the deepest desires
and needs. It brings the physical body into balance with the mental.
The stone is also mentioned in ancient texts that it was very popular
as a divining tool amongst numerous older traditions in Ireland.
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