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How do you get greenstone?
you buy it or found it
Greenstone is found here?
Devon Pennsylvania
Where in New Zealand is greenstone mostly found?
greenstone is found in many places around nz such as Hokitika
What is the maori name for greenstone?
Generally speaking, Greenstone = Pounamu But...... Finest Greenstone = Kairangi Pale Greenstone = Auhunga Semi-Transparetn Greenstone = Tongarewa Speckeld Greenstone = Kutukutu Streaked Greenstone = Tōtōeka Transparent Greenstone = Tangiwai Whitish Greenstone = Inanga
Where do you find greenstone?
Greenstones are formed where lava is extruded under water, generally in the ocean.
Where abouts in nz is greenstone found?
West Coast, South Island, New Zealand!
Is a greenstone a plant?
no.it is a stone(hints greenstone)
Information on the maori greenstone?
Maori greenstone, also known as pounamu or nephrite jade, is a highly valued stone in Maori culture and is considered a taonga (treasure). It is primarily found in the South Island of New Zealand and is traditionally used for carving jewelry, weapons, and tools. Maori greenstone holds great spiritual significance and is often passed down through generations as a symbol of status, strength, and protection.
Where was green stone traded?
Nephrite, greenstone or Pounamu was traded between the southern and northern parts of New Zealand. It is mainly found on the west coast of the south island. Similar stone is found in the Americas and in China, and as it is valued for its toughness and fine finish, no doubt it was much traded there as well.
Are diamonds found in New Zealand?
Greenstone is one gemstone found in NewZealandMaori call it pounamu, (pronounced "poh nah-moo" most call it "greenstone, nephrite or Jade.
Where is greenstone found . it was the capital of the gold fields?
Greenstone is found in areas around the world including South Africa, Australia, and Canada. It was indeed the administrative capital of the gold fields in the Witwatersrand area in South Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What is ely greenstone?
Ely greenstone is a formation of Archean metamorphized pillow basalt found near the city of Ely, Minnesota. It dates to app 2.7 billion years, making it among the oldest rocks in the world.
