It is a form of Jade, commonly known as Greenstone
Greenstone.
You could say either Pounamu or Taonga.
'Pounamu', is known as a greenstone or green jade. You know, the jewelery New Zealanders wear
The correct name is Pounamu.
Pounamu
it means green jade orstoen
Greenstone or jade
pounamu (maori) and jade
Wai Pounamu
Pounamu is the Maori name for a type of greenstone or jade that holds cultural significance for the Maori people of New Zealand. It is highly valued for its beauty and spiritual properties, and is often used in traditional Maori carvings and jewelry.
Te Wai Pounamu is a Maori name for the Island now commonly known as the South Island.
Witi Ihimaera.