Noun
goshenite (uncountable)
(mineralogy) A colourless variety of beryl.
In the past, goshenite was used for manufacturing eyeglasses and lenses owing to its transparency. Source: Internet
Nowadays, it is most commonly used for gemstone purposes and also considered as a source of beryllium. citation citation The gem value of goshenite is relatively low. Source: Internet
Since all these color varieties are caused by impurities and pure beryl is colorless, it might be tempting to assume that goshenite is the purest variety of beryl. Source: Internet
The name goshenite has been said to be on its way to extinction and yet it is still commonly used in the gemstone markets. Source: Internet