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greenstone

Pronunciation: /ˈgriːnstəʊn/

Definition of greenstone

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a greenish igneous rock containing feldspar and hornblende.
  • chiefly NZ a variety of jade: [as modifier]:a greenstone necklace

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