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Principality Building Society

Larvikite: Blue Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Blue Pearl in Principality Building Society.

290 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: Pwllheli.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3903-principality-building-society/

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Location of Geological Feature
Decorative stone used to clad the facade.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Pwllheli
Address
55, High Street LL53 5RT
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by the Welsh Stone Forum
Principality Building Society — Larvikite: Blue Pearl
Larvikite: Blue Pearl at Principality Building Society
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Old Town HallPwllheli Microgabbro40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Tabernacle (Aesthetic Arte)Pwllheli Microgabbro100 m · about 1 min walk
  • Penlan StreetPwllheli Microgabbro110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Oriel-y-Mor TonnauPwllheli Microgabbro110 m · about 2 min walk

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