Greenstone: meaning, definitions and examples

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greenstone

[ ˈɡriːnˌstoʊn ]

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mineral

Greenstone is a dark-green or greenish metamorphic rock, often mottled or striped, consisting mainly of chlorite, actinolite, or epidote.

Synonyms

jade, nephrite

Examples of usage

The ancient Maori used greenstone for making tools and ornaments.
The greenstone found in the riverbed was highly prized by the local community.

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geology

Greenstone is a general term for dark green, altered basalt or other basic igneous rocks, often with a schistose structure.

Synonyms

basalt, schist

Examples of usage

The greenstone belt in the region is known for its rich mineral deposits.
Geologists study the formation of greenstone to understand the geological history of the area.

Translations

Translations of the word "greenstone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedra verde

🇮🇳 हरा पत्थर

🇩🇪 Grünstein

🇮🇩 batu hijau

🇺🇦 зелений камінь

🇵🇱 zielony kamień

🇯🇵 緑の石 (みどりのいし)

🇫🇷 pierre verte

🇪🇸 piedra verde

🇹🇷 yeşil taş

🇰🇷 녹색 돌 (nogsaek dol)

🇸🇦 حجر أخضر

🇨🇿 zelený kámen

🇸🇰 zelený kameň

🇨🇳 绿石 (lǜ shí)

🇸🇮 zeleni kamen

🇮🇸 grænn steinn

🇰🇿 жасыл тас

🇬🇪 მწვანე ქვა (mts'vane k'va)

🇦🇿 yaşıl daş

🇲🇽 piedra verde

Word origin

The term 'greenstone' originated from the Old English word 'grene' meaning green and 'stan' meaning stone. Greenstone has been used by various cultures throughout history for tools, jewelry, and ceremonial purposes. In New Zealand, greenstone holds great cultural significance to the Maori people, who value it for its spiritual and historical associations.