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2-3, Triton Square

Nero Zimbabwe

  • Igneous
  • Dolerite
  • 1.87 Ga

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Just found Nero Zimbabwe in 2-3, Triton Square.

1.87 Ga dolerite, quarried at Mashonaland, Zimbabwe. Nearest stop: Warren Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/74-2-3-triton-square/

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Location of Geological Feature
Black granite cladding the building. Because this stone takes a high polish, it is impossible to photograph.
Rock Type
Dolerite
Geological Age
1.87 Ga
Quarry Location
Mashonaland, Zimbabwe
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Warren Street
Address
2-3, Triton Square, Regent's Place NW1 3AN
Building architect
Shepherd Robson
Date of build
2002
2-3, Triton Square — Nero Zimbabwe
Nero Zimbabwe at 2-3, Triton Square
Nero Zimbabwe at 2-3, Triton Square (detail 2)
Nero Zimbabwe at 2-3, Triton Square (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 4, Triton SquarePierre de Nod60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Triton Square, Regent's PlaceNegro Caceres80 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Smugglers TavernLarvikite: Emerald Pearl90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Giant's Causeway, Triton SquareAzul Estremadura110 m · about 2 min walk
  • 20, Triton SquareWustenzeller Sandstone130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Longford Square, Regent's PlaceBlue Lanhelin140 m · about 2 min walk

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