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Park Lane Hilton

Charnockite

  • Metamorphic
  • Granite (Charnockite)
  • Proterzoic

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on the podium-level of the building. A spectacular charnockite with striking red garnets and huge potassic feldspar megacrysts.
Rock Type
Granite (Charnockite)
Geological Age
Proterzoic
Quarry Location
India or Brazil
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Hyde Park Corner
Address
22 Park Lane W1K 1BE
Building architect
Lewis Solomon, Kaye & Partners
Date of build
1963
Park Lane Hilton — Charnockite
Charnockite at Park Lane Hilton
Charnockite at Park Lane Hilton (detail 2)
Charnockite at Park Lane Hilton (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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