Handpicked from the beaches of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, this charming raw greenstone retains its natural shape. Ideal for display or as a thoughtful gift, its optimal size makes it a standout in my extensive stone collection. To preserve its original color , it has oiled for photos. Measurements: 1714.57.5 cm. Weights:3164grams Code: GS-028 Note: Returns not accepted Kokopu pounamu, or kokopu greenstone, is a type of greenstone known for its speckled or mottled appearance, often with reddish-brown, creamy white, or light green and blue tones. It gets its name from the native freshwater kokopu trout, whose skin markings it resembles. The wooden base is not included.

The 9 Shades of Jade – Pounamu Stone

Inanga – A grey/green colour that is found either opaque or translucent Kahurangi – One of the rarest types of greenstone, Kahurangi is a highly translucent light green shade free from flaws Kawakawa – A dark green shade with varying intermediate shades Tangiwai – An olive to blueish-green bowenite Auhunga – A pale green opaque stone Kahotea – Greenstone flecked with white Kokopu – A dark brown stone with olive and yellow markings also known as trout-stone Raukaraka – A kawakawa stone flecked with shades of olive green Totoweka – A rare kawakawa type with small red flecks and spots.