From the sacred rivers and alpine valleys of Te Waipounamu (South Island, New Zealand) comes this collection of Pounamu (greenstone) offcuts, gathered from my carving bench and hand-processed into small chips. Each vial holds a blend of Nephrite Jade and Serpentine, revealing the varied mineral story of New Zealand’s stone heart — deep greens, smoky blacks, and soft olive hues fractured with pale veins of light.
This material is ethically reclaimed from carving remnants — nothing taken from the wild, and nothing wasted. Ideal for resin art, inlay work, or spiritual and ritual uses, these chips carry the mana and presence of Pounamu in a form both tactile and humble.
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🌀 Spirit & Significance
In Māori tradition, Pounamu is a taonga — a treasure, symbolising strength, protection, and connection to lineage. Even as fragments, its energy remains potent: grounding yet fluid, ancestral yet deeply personal. The added serpentine veins soften that grounding, introducing an energy of healing, renewal, and adaptability — making this blend powerful for transformation, shadow work, and protective charm creation.
Perfect for: • Spell jars and ritual blends • Ancestral altar offerings • Resin or jewellery inlay • Symbolic keepsakes of Aotearoa’s sacred stone
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⚒️ Craft & Material
• Genuine Pounamu (Nephrite Jade) and Serpentine from New Zealand • Crushed and sieved by hand from carving waste — no fresh quarrying • Contained in a 15 ml glass vial (with cork or screw lid depending on stock) • Colour: Deep forest to olive green, with lighter flecks and occasional black or white veining • Sustainably sourced — 100 % studio reuse
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🧭 Geology & Science • Primary minerals: Actinolite-Tremolite (Nephrite Jade) + Antigorite (Serpentine) • Composition: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ — a silicate rich in magnesium and iron • Hardness: 6 – 6.5 (Mohs) • Crystal system: Monoclinic amphibole • Formation: Metamorphic contact zones of serpentinised ultramafic rock • Texture: Interlocking fibrous crystals — this gives Pounamu its famous toughness • Lustre: Waxy to silky, depending on polish and grain
Even in crushed form, these minerals display the micro-fibrous texture that gives Nephrite its toughness and soft internal glow — science’s quiet echo of its spiritual strength.
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🔮 Metaphysical & Ritual Uses
• Protection talismans or grounding blends • Strength through adversity — resilience energy • Excellent for ancestor, land, or water work • Stabilises emotional energy while maintaining spiritual flow • Ideal for new practitioners — gentle yet deeply protective stone energy
