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Preston Market

Chinese Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Cretaceous

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving stones at the front of Preston Market. This is probably Chinese Grey granite which is commonly used as paving.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Fujian Province, China
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Preston
Address
Earl St Preston PR1 2JA
Find out more
Stone identified by Ruth Siddall. The identification is tenative based on the photos alone.
Preston Market — Chinese Grey Granite
Chinese Grey Granite at Preston Market
Chinese Grey Granite at Preston Market (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Zak Goulding

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