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Catesby's Building

Larvikite: Emerald Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Emerald Pearl in Catesby's Building.

292-297 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: Goodge Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/271-catesby-s-building/

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations and plinths of the columns.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Goodge Street
Address
66, Tottenham Court Road W1T 2EX
Catesby's Building — Larvikite: Emerald Pearl
Larvikite: Emerald Pearl at Catesby's Building
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • RADA Chenies Street BuildingsPeterhead Granite140 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Rising SunLarvikite: Emerald Pearl150 m · about 2 min walk
  • Metropolis HouseOtta Schist160 m · about 3 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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