Varieties of New Zealand Pounamu
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Kahurangi
A highly translucent, lightish green shade, free from dark spots and other flaws. One of the rarest varieties, held in high esteem by the Maori.
Raukaraka
This is the term used by the Maori of the Cook Strait region of the Kawakawa variety that is streaked with a shade of olive green.
Inanga
A grey-green colour. It is either very translucent or quite opaque. Highly prized by the Maori and the desired material for making mere and patu.
Auhunga
A pale green opaque variety, given as the intermediate of Inanga and Kawakawa.
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