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The Argyll Arms

Larvikite: Emerald Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Emerald Pearl in The Argyll Arms.

292-297 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: Oxford Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/466-the-argyll-arms/

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations of the pilasters.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
18, Argyll Street W1F 7TP
The Argyll Arms — Larvikite: Emerald Pearl
Larvikite: Emerald Pearl at The Argyll Arms
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • 9, Argyll StreetAncaster Freestone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Gap, Oxford CircusDakota Mahogany Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Barclays Bank, Great Portland StreetDark Shap Granite140 m · about 2 min walk
  • The ClachanLarvikite: Marina Pearl170 m · about 3 min walk
  • The CockVirbo Granite190 m · about 3 min walk
  • M&S, The PantheonMadreperla200 m · about 3 min walk

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