What is "axstone"

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.

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

Axstone is a variety of jade. It is used by natives of the South Sea Islands for making axes and hatchets.