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Yes Greenstone (Jade or Pounamu) is native to New Zealand, however there is large amount of Jade imports from China as of late.
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Where in New Zealand is greenstone mostly found?
greenstone is found in many places around nz such as Hokitika
Where abouts in nz is greenstone found?
West Coast, South Island, New Zealand!
Does hasting a place in New zealand have greenstone?
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.
What is the difference between a native New Zealand tree and a native New Zealand shrub?
One is a tree that is native to New Zealand, the other is scientifically listed as a shrub that is also native to New Zealand.
What different native culture does New Zealand?
Maori is the native culture of New Zealand.
Is oak a New Zealand native?
New Zealand does not have any native Quercus (oak) species.
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 are wekas and wetas?
wetas are a native new zealand insect and wekas are a native new zealand bird.
Why do kiwis live in New Zealand?
Because it is native to New Zealand:)
Who are the people of new zealand'?
The Maori are the native people of New Zealand.
Are koalas in new zealand?
New Zealand has no native land-based mammals apart from the Bat (pekapeka in Maori) There are no koalas in New Zealand, as the koala is native to Australia.
