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The formation of greenstone (Pounamu) requires some degree of metamorphism, and I do not believe the rocks of the Hastings area are a suitable host.
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Where in New Zealand is greenstone mostly found?
greenstone is found in many places around nz such as Hokitika
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 do you get silly bandz in New Zealand?
Target is the best place. In New Zealand Target only sell's Furniture, The Best place i think is The Warehouse!
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new zealand
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Where in New Zealand is greenstone mostly found?
greenstone is found in many places around nz such as Hokitika
Is greenstone native to New Zealand?
Yes Greenstone (Jade or Pounamu) is native to New Zealand, however there is large amount of Jade imports from China as of late.
Where abouts in nz is greenstone found?
West Coast, South Island, New Zealand!
Is green stone only find in new zealand?
The correct term for New Zealand greenstone is Pounamu. Pounamu is only found in Aotearoa New Zealand. Jade, Greenstone and Nephrite are common names for this particularly tough mineral. It is found in Canada, South America and China and is commercially mined in some of these locations. If it is not from Aotearoa New Zealand it cannot be called Pounamu. There are four main varieties of Pounamu: Kawakawa, Kahurangi, Inanga,and Tangiwai. The first three are nephrite and the fourth is bowenite. There is no Jadeite in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What is found on the west coast new zealand?
Gold, coal, ironsand, greenstone (pounamu), good food and great folk.
What is a speical new zealand treasure?
The various varieties of pounamu, greenstone/jade is one. The untouched mountains and forests are another. Maori culture.
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they are found in Nova Scotia, british Columbia Canada and Hasting New Zealand and probably a lot more places
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.
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Place in New Zealand starting with s?
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What type of rock is green stone?
The correct name for New Zealand greenstone is Pounamu. There are four main varieties of Pounamu: Kawakawa, Kahurangi, and Inanga, which are Nephrite, and Tangiwai, which is Bowenite.
