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68-70, Cannon Street

Flisa Rhyolite

  • Metamorphic
  • Gneiss
  • Proterozoic

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Just found Flisa Rhyolite in 68-70, Cannon Street.

Proterozoic gneiss, quarried at Hedmark, Norway. Nearest stop: Cannon Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/602-68-70-cannon-street/

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Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
Proterozoic
Quarry Location
Hedmark, Norway
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Cannon Street
Address
68-70, Cannon Street EC4N 6AE
68-70, Cannon Street — Flisa Rhyolite
Flisa Rhyolite at 68-70, Cannon Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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