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HMV, Oxford Street

Gabbro-diorite

  • Igneous
  • Gabbro-diorite
  • Unknown

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Just found Gabbro-diorite in HMV, Oxford Street.

Unknown gabbro-diorite, quarried at Unknown. Nearest stop: Bond Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/643-hmv-oxford-street/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on front of building. Black stone cladding around windows. The origin of this stone is unknown. It is possibly Swedish. It contains distinctive 'flashes' of bronzy biotite mica.
Rock Type
Gabbro-diorite
Geological Age
Unknown
Quarry Location
Unknown
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bond Street
Address
363, Oxford Street W1C 2LA
HMV, Oxford Street — Gabbro-diorite
Gabbro-diorite at HMV, Oxford Street
Gabbro-diorite at HMV, Oxford Street (detail 2)
Gabbro-diorite at HMV, Oxford Street (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • DebenhamsLarvikite: Emerald Pearl100 m · about 1 min walk
  • Fossil Watch StoreSwedish Imperial Red130 m · about 2 min walk
  • 60-61 South Molton StreetLarvikite: Marina Pearl150 m · about 2 min walk
  • 9, Marylebone LaneBelfast Black160 m · about 3 min walk
  • House of FraserBlaubrun Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • 78-79, New Bond StreetSardinian Grey Granite190 m · about 3 min walk

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