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Waterstones, London Wall

Charnockite, possibly Cafe Imperial

  • Igneous
  • Granite-Charnockite

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Just found Charnockite, possibly Cafe Imperial in Waterstones, London Wall.

granite-charnockite, quarried at Probably from Brazil. Nearest stop: Moorgate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1430-waterstones-london-wall/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding over the building and on the colonnade.
Rock Type
Granite-Charnockite
Quarry Location
Probably from Brazil
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Moorgate
Address
54-55, London Wall EC2M 5RA
Waterstones, London Wall — Charnockite, possibly Cafe Imperial
Charnockite, possibly Cafe Imperial at Waterstones, London Wall
Charnockite, possibly Cafe Imperial at Waterstones, London Wall (detail 2)
Charnockite, possibly Cafe Imperial at Waterstones, London Wall (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 25, Copthall AvenueIndian Tan Brown10 m · about 1 min walk
  • 43, London WallCafe Royal Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • London Metropolitan UniversityPenryn Granite90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Habib HouseLamorna Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Carphone WarehouseLarvikite: Marina Pearl130 m · about 2 min walk
  • 4, Copthall AvenueDakota Mahogany Granite140 m · about 2 min walk

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