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9, Marylebone Lane

Namib Yellow Granite

  • Igneous
  • Orthogneiss
  • 540-480 Ma

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Just found Namib Yellow Granite in 9, Marylebone Lane.

540-480 Ma orthogneiss, quarried at Rooikop, Walvis Bay, Namibia. Nearest stop: Bond Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/153-9-marylebone-lane/

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Location of Geological Feature
Yellow gneiss used as cladding
Rock Type
Orthogneiss
Geological Age
540-480 Ma
Quarry Location
Rooikop, Walvis Bay, Namibia
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bond Street
Address
9, Marylebone Lane W1U 1DB
9, Marylebone Lane — Namib Yellow Granite
Namib Yellow Granite at 9, Marylebone Lane
Namib Yellow Granite at 9, Marylebone Lane (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • DebenhamsLarvikite: Emerald Pearl190 m · about 3 min walk
  • Fossil Watch StoreSwedish Imperial Red220 m · about 3 min walk

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