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Zetland Arms

Larvikite Marin Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Larvikite Marin Pearl in Zetland Arms.

290 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Westfold, Norway. Nearest stop: South Kensington.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3272-zetland-arms/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Building cladding
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Westfold, Norway
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
South Kensington
Address
2, Bute Street SW7 3EX
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Zetland Arms — Larvikite Marin Pearl
Larvikite Marin Pearl at Zetland Arms
Larvikite Marin Pearl at Zetland Arms (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Stephen Davies

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  • South Kensington TubeLarvikite Emerald Pearl160 m · about 2 min walk
  • NHM Fossil TreeCraigleith Stone280 m · about 4 min walk
  • NHM Evolution Garden Fossil TreesPurbeck Fossil Tree290 m · about 5 min walk
  • Ismaili CentreBahia Blue290 m · about 5 min walk
  • NHM Nature GardenHertfordshire Puddingstone320 m · about 5 min walk
  • NHM Garden KitchenPurbeck Spangle330 m · about 5 min walk

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