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Claridge's

Nero Zimbabwe

  • Igneous
  • Dolerite
  • 1.87 Ga

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Just found Nero Zimbabwe in Claridge's.

1.87 Ga dolerite, quarried at Mashonaland, Zimbabwe. Nearest stop: Bond Street.

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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Black stone dressings.
Rock Type
Dolerite
Geological Age
1.87 Ga
Quarry Location
Mashonaland, Zimbabwe
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bond Street
Address
Brook Street, W1K 4HR
Claridge's — Nero Zimbabwe
Nero Zimbabwe at Claridge's
Nero Zimbabwe at Claridge's (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • 66, South Molton StreetBaltic Brown60 m · about 1 min walk
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  • 14, Grosvenor StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed150 m · about 2 min walk
  • 67-69, New Bond StreetDark Shap Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • 78-79, New Bond StreetSardinian Grey Granite170 m · about 3 min walk

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