Mixed New Zealand pounamu chips for spell work and inlay.

Mixed New Zealand pounamu chips for spell work and inlay.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 Zealands stone heart deep greens, smoky blacks, and soft olive hues fractured with pale veins of light. This material is ethically reclaimed from

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