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Alexander Thomson Hotel

Gneiss

  • Metamorphic
  • Gneiss
  • Precambrian

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Location of Geological Feature
Decorative cladding around the entrance. A gneiss-migmatite with spectacular veining.
Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
Precambrian
Quarry Location
Unknown: Probably from India or Brazil.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Glasgow Central
Address
320, Argyle Street G2 8LY
Alexander Thomson Hotel — Gneiss
Gneiss at Alexander Thomson Hotel
Gneiss at Alexander Thomson Hotel (detail 2)
Gneiss at Alexander Thomson Hotel (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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