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10 Essex Street

Larvikite: Blue Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Blue Pearl in 10 Essex Street.

292-297 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: Liverpool Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1288-10-essex-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone dressings and foundations.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Liverpool Street
Address
10, Essex Street WC2R 3AA
10 Essex Street — Larvikite: Blue Pearl
Larvikite: Blue Pearl at 10 Essex Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

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  • 39 Essex StreetBalmoral Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
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  • 217-225 StrandPeterhead Granite90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 217-225, StrandCairngall Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • St Clement DanesFfestiniog Slate100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Two Temple PlacePortland Stone: Whitbed100 m · about 2 min walk

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