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RBS, Tottenham Court Road

Larvikite: Blue Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Blue Pearl in RBS, Tottenham Court Road.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/435-rbs-tottenham-court-road/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding. Two varieties of blue larvikite are used here, the standard 'Blue' version and the more spectacular 'Royal Blue'.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Goodge Street
Address
171, Tottenham Court Road W1T 7DL
RBS, Tottenham Court Road — Larvikite: Blue Pearl
Larvikite: Blue Pearl at RBS, Tottenham Court Road
Larvikite: Blue Pearl at RBS, Tottenham Court Road (detail 2)
Larvikite: Blue Pearl at RBS, Tottenham Court Road (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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