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Atradius Building

Orthogneiss

  • Metamorphic
  • Gneiss
  • Precambrian

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on the building. A banded orthogneiss cut by pegmatite veins. These stones are referred to generically as 'juparanas' in the building stone trade, and are derived from India and Brazil.
Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
Precambrian
Quarry Location
India or Brazil
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Cardiff
Address
3 Harbour Drive, Capital Waterside, Cardiff CF10 4WZ
Building architect
Holder Mathias Architects
Atradius Building — Orthogneiss
Orthogneiss at Atradius Building
Orthogneiss at Atradius Building (detail 2)
Orthogneiss at Atradius Building (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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