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11, Westferry Circus

Verde Ubatuba

  • Igneous
  • Granite-Charnockite
  • 565 Ma

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Just found Verde Ubatuba in 11, Westferry Circus.

565 Ma granite-charnockite, quarried at Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Nearest stop: Canary Wharf.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1113-11-westferry-circus/

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations and dressings. A spectacular charnockite with microcline megacrysts and garnets.
Rock Type
Granite-Charnockite
Geological Age
565 Ma
Quarry Location
Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Canary Wharf
Address
11, Westferry Circus E14 4HD
Building architect
Scott Brownrigg
11, Westferry Circus — Verde Ubatuba
Verde Ubatuba at 11, Westferry Circus
Verde Ubatuba at 11, Westferry Circus (detail 2)
Verde Ubatuba at 11, Westferry Circus (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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