Is pounamu rock a type of igneous rock?

Answer 1

Pounamu is the Maori name for several types of hard, durable and highly valued nephrite jade and bowenite found in New Zealand, thanks to Wikipedia. It is found only on the South Island.

Be aware, however, that as nephrite jade is, by definition, a mixture of amphiboles with an interlocking microcrystalline structure, pure actinolite or pure tremolite minerals, it is therefore not jade.

Answer 2

Greenstone is the rock that has characteristics of both igneous and metamorphic rock.When you break this rock you will see the basaltic composition but it is formed when a basalt is subjected to a different temperature and pressure.

Answer 3

No, pounamu is not an igneous rock. Pounamu, also known as greenstone or nephrite jade, is a type of metamorphic rock formed from the metamorphism of serpentinite rock. It is commonly found in New Zealand.