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Needless Alley

Larvikite: Emerald Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Emerald Pearl in Needless Alley.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Dark grey cladding.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Birmingham New Street
Address
Needless Alley B2 5AE
Needless Alley — Larvikite: Emerald Pearl
Larvikite: Emerald Pearl at Needless Alley
Larvikite: Emerald Pearl at Needless Alley (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • CBRE Building, 55 Temple RowPortland Stone: Fancy Beach Whitbed80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Apple Store BirminghamPortland Stone: Whitbed90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 53, New StreetLabrador Antique100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Crimean War Memorial ObeliskPeterhead Granite110 m · about 2 min walk

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