goshenite
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goshenite (uncountable)
(mineralogy) A colourless variety of beryl.
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In the past, goshenite was used for manufacturing eyeglasses and lenses owing to its transparency.
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.
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.
The name goshenite has been said to be on its way to extinction and yet it is still commonly used in the gemstone markets.