axstone

axstone
A variety of jade, used by the natives of the South Sea Islands, for making axes or hatchets.

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  • Axstone — Ax stone , n. (Min.) A variety of jade. It is used by some savages, particularly the natives of the South Sea Islands, for making axes or hatchets. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Axstone — is a variety of jade. It is used by natives of the South Sea Islands for making axes and hatchets. External links* [http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia 761559742/jade.html Jade at MSN Encarta ] …   Wikipedia

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