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How does jade form?
Jade is formed deep in the earth under extreme pressures.
What is the protolith for greenstone?
diarreah
What texture is a greenstone rock?
Fine-medium
Where do you find greenstone?
Greenstones are formed where lava is extruded under water, generally in the ocean.
How is greenstone extracted from the ground?
Google this question and you will find the awnser
What is the English name for pounamu?
It is a form of Jade, commonly known as Greenstone
Its moari name is pounamu?
Greenstone or jade
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.
What is another name for greenstone?
pounamu (maori) and jade
What is pounamu used for?
Ornaments and jewelry. Commonly known as Greenstone and looks like Jade
What is the English word for pounamu?
'Pounamu', is known as a greenstone or green jade. You know, the jewelery New Zealanders wear
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
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.
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.
What is greenstone in 14k ring with word Aviv stamped in ring?
No way to answer- the stone could be emerald, jade, turquoise, or several others. Aviv is the name of the company that made the ring.
Is a greenstone a plant?
no.it is a stone(hints greenstone)
What elements make up greenstone or pounamu?
Tremolite (Jade, Pounamu, Greenstone) is an amphibole group, complex (Ca2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2) silicate, found in metamorphosed Dolomite, and low-grade ultra-basic rocks. It has a felted texture, making it a very tough rock. It may be further hardened by fire.
