{"product_id":"erongo-goshenite-namibia","title":"Erongo Goshenite Crystal Cluster – Natural Beryl Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErongo Goshenite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen displays a cluster of colourless to milky-white beryl crystals rising naturally from a compact mineral matrix. Several of the crystals show strong hexagonal-prismatic forms with well-defined terminations, giving the specimen an impressive three-dimensional structure. Subtle inclusions and small areas of iron-oxide staining add natural character while highlighting the geological history of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Goshenite – colourless variety of Beryl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hexagonal prismatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colourless to milky white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40mm x 20mm x 26mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crystal cluster on natural matrix \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind the Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoshenite is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolourless variety of beryl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the same mineral family that includes famous gemstones such as aquamarine, heliodor and emerald. While beryl is often prized for its colour, goshenite reveals the natural crystal structure of the mineral without the strong colouring produced by certain trace elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Erongo Mountains are one of Namibia's renowned mineral localities. Their granite-hosted pegmatites contain cavities known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emiaroles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where mineral-rich fluids became concentrated during the final stages of crystallisation. These open spaces provided room for crystals to grow freely, producing the well-formed prismatic minerals for which Erongo is famous. Scientific studies specifically document colourless goshenite from the Erongo Volcanic Complex, alongside aquamarine, heliodor and green beryl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErongo beryl commonly develops strong hexagonal-prismatic crystals, and the locality is also known for associations with minerals including schorl tourmaline, quartz, feldspar, muscovite and iron oxides. The Erongo Granite formed during the Early Cretaceous, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e132–130 million years ago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making these crystals a beautiful connection to a very different chapter in Namibia's geological history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collect Erongo Goshenite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare locality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural goshenite from the renowned Erongo mineral district of Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic crystal form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong hexagonal-prismatic beryl crystals are characteristic of Erongo beryl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural specimen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserved as a crystal cluster on its original-looking matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines mineralogical interest with the distinctive geology of one of Namibia's celebrated pegmatite localities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful display piece:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The upright crystal arrangement gives this specimen an excellent natural presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a piece of Namibia's remarkable mineral heritage to your collection with this distinctive Erongo Goshenite crystal cluster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306618806468,"sku":"S644","price":700.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S616Goshenite_1_8a5f7b25-7bfd-4274-8ec3-95b42d67af8a.webp?v=1761484661","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/erongo-goshenite-namibia","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}