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The scientific name for greenstone found at Mount William, Victoria is Chlorastrolite.
Greenstone can be found in regions with geological formations that have undergone metamorphism, such as New Zealand, Canada, and parts of the United States. It is often associated with regions that have a history of volcanic activity and tectonic processes that have produced the necessary conditions for its formation.
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greenstone is found in many places around nz such as Hokitika
Ely Greenstone is a type of greenstone found in the Ely Greenstone Belt in northern Minnesota. It is a metamorphosed volcanic rock that is around 2.7 billion years old, making it one of the oldest rock formations on Earth. Ely Greenstone is known for its unique color and mineral composition.
The protolith for greenstone is usually basaltic or andesitic volcanic rock that has undergone metamorphism, resulting in the formation of chlorite, epidote, and actinolite minerals that give greenstone its characteristic green color. These rocks are typically found in greenschist facies metamorphic environments.
Pounamu, also known as greenstone or New Zealand jade, is found only in the South Island of New Zealand, mainly in the West Coast region. It holds significant cultural and spiritual importance to the indigenous Maori people.
Greenstone, also known as pounamu or nephrite jade, is primarily found on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is traditionally significant to the Māori people and is often used for carving traditional jewelry and artifacts. The major deposits of greenstone are located in areas such as the Arahura River and the Hokitika River.
Greenstone is the stone highly valued by Maori and considered sacred. It is a type of jade and is called 'Pounamu' in Maori. It is extremely hard ; it is harder than steel. It was used to make highly prized tools and weapons but now is mainly used to make jewellery and other decorative items. it is mainly found in the remote river valleys of the Southern Alps and Westcoast areas of the South Island of New Zealand.