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Norway House (Thai Square Restaurant)

Larvikite: Blue Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Blue Pearl in Norway House (Thai Square Restaurant).

292-297 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: Charing Cross.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/879-norway-house-thai-square-restaurant/

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone. This is an unusual example of honed and axe dressed larvikite, which is usually polished.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
21-24, Cockspur Street SW1Y 5BN
Norway House (Thai Square Restaurant) — Larvikite: Blue Pearl
Larvikite: Blue Pearl at Norway House (Thai Square Restaurant)
Larvikite: Blue Pearl at Norway House (Thai Square Restaurant) (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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