-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chemical Formula: Be3AlSiO6 Mineral Name: Beryl Color: Colorless Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0 Specific Gravity: 2.6 - 2.8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Goshenite is the pure, colorless form of beryl. Goshenite is sometimes coated with a green foil to resemble an emerald. Goshenite derives its name from the town of Goshen in Massachusetts, where it was first found. It is a hard and transparent gemstone. The gemstone is found in the regions of North and South America (especially Colombia), Northern Europe, East Africa, South Africa, and the Himalayan mountains in Asia. REFER BERYL FOR OTHER FORMS .