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Caffe Concerto, Knightsbridge

Marron Emperador

  • Sedimentary
  • Dolomite
  • Upper Cretaceous

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Just found Marron Emperador in Caffe Concerto, Knightsbridge.

Upper Cretaceous dolomite, quarried at Jumilla, Murcia, Spain. Nearest stop: Knightsbridge.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/133-caffe-concerto-knightsbridge/

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Location of Geological Feature
Wall cladding. This brown dolomite takes a high polish.
Rock Type
Dolomite
Geological Age
Upper Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Knightsbridge
Address
152 Brompton Road SW3 1HX
Caffe Concerto, Knightsbridge — Marron Emperador
Marron Emperador at Caffe Concerto, Knightsbridge
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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