New Zealand William Site

        E24

Drop : 30 mm

Wide : 10.5 mm

Weight : 3.55 g

Williamsite in New Zealand is a rare, dark-to-apple-green or translucent black variety of serpentine (often associated with bowenite and found around the top of the South Island, such as the Tasman and Nelson regions).

Key Details in New Zealand

• What it is: A waxy, dense serpentine/bowenite mineral featuring dark green, translucent, or near-black coloring, sometimes dotted with black chromite or lighter green/white inclusions.

• Local Origin: Frequently sourced or found around the top of the South Island (such as Tasman and Nelson).

• Carvings & Jewelry: Often carved into local pieces like hei toki or pendants, and sometimes referenced alongside or compared to local greenstone (pounamu or tangiwai)