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28, King Street

Verde Tropical

  • Igneous
  • Gneiss
  • 2.75 Ga

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Just found Verde Tropical in 28, King Street.

2.75 Ga gneiss, quarried at Campo Belo, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Nearest stop: Green Park.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/460-28-king-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Pink and green gneiss used for the foundation. Above this is Portland Stone Whitbed.
Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
2.75 Ga
Quarry Location
Campo Belo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Green Park
Address
28, King Street SW1Y 6QW
28, King Street — Verde Tropical
Verde Tropical at 28, King Street
Verde Tropical at 28, King Street (detail 2)
Verde Tropical at 28, King Street (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Christie's Auctioneers, 8 King StreetTravertine20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Christie's Auctioneers, 9 King StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Christie's Auctioneers, 10-12 King StreetPeterhead Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Cleveland HousePortland Stone: Whitbed40 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Golden LionLarvikite: Emerald Pearl50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 23 King StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed70 m · about 1 min walk

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