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greenstone

/ˈɡriːnstoʊn/

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Grünstein

Any of several green-hued minerals used for making various artefacts in early Mesoamerican cultures, e.g. greenschist, chlorastrolite, serpentine, omphacite, or chrysoprase

Examples :

"The archaeologist carefully brushed the dirt off the jade pendant, recognizing it as a valuable piece of greenstone used in ancient Mayan ceremonies. "

Der Archäologe bürstete vorsichtig den Schmutz vom Jade-Anhänger ab und erkannte ihn als ein wertvolles Stück Grünstein, das in alten Maya-Zeremonien verwendet wurde.

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Pounamu, Grünstein

Pounamu, the green-hued minerals of New Zealand used by Māori to make tools, ornaments and weapons (any of three varieties of nephrite jade or one variety of bowenite)

Examples :

"The Māori artist carefully carved the greenstone into a beautiful hei tiki pendant. "

Der Māori-Künstler schnitzte den Grünstein sorgfältig zu einem wunderschönen Hei-Tiki-Anhänger.

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