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Louis Vuitton

Giallo Veneziano

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 576 Ma

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Just found Giallo Veneziano in Louis Vuitton.

576 Ma granite, quarried at Nova Venecia, Espirito Santo, Brazil. Nearest stop: Manchester Piccadilly.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4485-louis-vuitton/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundation level adjacent to the pavement in front of the main display windows
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
576 Ma
Quarry Location
Nova Venecia, Espirito Santo, Brazil
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly
Address
New Cathedral Street Manchester. M1 3BD
Building architect
Lewis Womersley
Date of build
1975
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Louis Vuitton — Giallo Veneziano
Giallo Veneziano at Louis Vuitton
Giallo Veneziano at Louis Vuitton (detail 2)
Giallo Veneziano at Louis Vuitton (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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  • Selfridges Arndale CentreJura Marble20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Sinclair's Oyster BarStanton Moor Sandstone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Exchange Square Water FeatureYork Stone70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Marks & Spencer Arndale CentreJura Marble90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Manchester CathedralFletcher Bank Grit100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee Arndale CentreJura Marble110 m · about 2 min walk

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