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15, Quay Street

Serizzo Formazza Gneiss

  • Metamorphic
  • Gneiss
  • Permian

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Just found Serizzo Formazza Gneiss in 15, Quay Street.

Permian gneiss, quarried at Antigorio-Formazza & Devero valleys, Piedmont, Italy. Nearest stop: Deansgate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
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Location of Geological Feature
Grey gneiss cladding at pavement-level.
Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Antigorio-Formazza & Devero valleys, Piedmont, Italy
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Deansgate
Address
Kabel House, 15 Quay Street M3 3HN
Building architect
Stephenson Hamilton Risley Studio
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
15, Quay Street — Serizzo Formazza Gneiss
Serizzo Formazza Gneiss at 15, Quay Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • 17, Quay StreetCarmen Red Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • 102, Quay StreetLarvikite Marina Pearl10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Sunlight HousePortland Stone: Whitbed50 m · about 1 min walk
  • The North Face DeansgateSwedish Red Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • 201, DeansgateHall Dale Stone90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Elliott HouseLazonby Sandstone140 m · about 2 min walk

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