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The Vital Spark

Furnace Porphyry

  • Igneous
  • Andesite
  • Devonian

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Just found Furnace Porphyry in The Vital Spark.

Devonian andesite, quarried at Furnace, Loch Fyne, Argyllshire, Scotland. Nearest stop: Glasgow.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2575-the-vital-spark/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Plinth
Rock Type
Andesite
Geological Age
Devonian
Quarry Location
Furnace, Loch Fyne, Argyllshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Glasgow
Address
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
The Vital Spark — Furnace Porphyry
Furnace Porphyry at The Vital Spark
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Kelvingrove Art GalleryLocharbriggs Sandstone140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Statue of Lord KelvinPortland Stone: Whitbed200 m · about 3 min walk
  • University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott BuildingGilmorehill Stone320 m · about 5 min walk
  • 54-56 Dumbarton RoadCaithness Flagstone440 m · about 7 min walk
  • University AvenueGilmorehill Stone460 m · about 7 min walk
  • Adam Smith Business SchoolCaithness Flagstone490 m · about 8 min walk

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