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Exhibition Road

Changle Pingnan Sesame Black

  • Igneous
  • Granodiorite
  • Unknown

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Just found Changle Pingnan Sesame Black in Exhibition Road.

Unknown granodiorite, quarried at Fujian Province, China. Nearest stop: South Kensington.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/304-exhibition-road/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Dark grey paving setts.
Rock Type
Granodiorite
Geological Age
Unknown
Quarry Location
Fujian Province, China
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
South Kensington
Address
Exhibition Road, South Kensington SW7
Exhibition Road — Changle Pingnan Sesame Black
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • NHM Fossil TreeCraigleith Stone130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Dyson Building, Imperial CollegePortland Stone: Whitbed160 m · about 3 min walk
  • South Kensington TubeLarvikite Emerald Pearl240 m · about 4 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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