Here are some examples of Pounamu or Greenstone Jewellery. A the colour of most Greenstone varies from a deep green to almost black green. Jade tends to be a lighter, whiter colour. The following article on Greenstone's mineral composition from the New Zealand Encyclopedia gives a concise discussion of the mineral composition and Maori legends around the stones. (note the 1966 date of the encylopedia articles)
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