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33, Cavendish Square

Larvikite: Blue Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Blue Pearl in 33, Cavendish Square.

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/473-33-cavendish-square/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
33 Cavendish Square W1G 0PW.
33, Cavendish Square — Larvikite: Blue Pearl
Larvikite: Blue Pearl at 33, Cavendish Square
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The PhoenixBon Accord Red70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Stradivarius StoreLarvikite Blue Pearl140 m · about 2 min walk
  • University of WestminsterCarnsew Granite160 m · about 2 min walk
  • House of FraserBlaubrun Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • 15, Hanover SquareLarvikite: Marina Pearl180 m · about 3 min walk
  • Morley HouseBoulonnais Marble180 m · about 3 min walk

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