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172, Tottenham Court Road

Ardosia Verde

  • Metamorphic
  • Slate
  • 800 Ma

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Just found Ardosia Verde in 172, Tottenham Court Road.

800 Ma slate, quarried at Felixlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Nearest stop: Goodge Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/72-172-tottenham-court-road/

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Location of Geological Feature
Green slate cladding.
Rock Type
Slate
Geological Age
800 Ma
Quarry Location
Felixlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Goodge Street
Address
172, Tottenham Court Road W1T 7NS
172, Tottenham Court Road — Ardosia Verde
Ardosia Verde at 172, Tottenham Court Road
Ardosia Verde at 172, Tottenham Court Road (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • 89, Whitfield StreetAshburton Marble110 m · about 2 min walk

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