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Intro: Ross of Mull (L5) Scottish Granite

Posted on 7 March 20239 April 2025 By Elizabeth Laycock No Comments on Intro: Ross of Mull (L5) Scottish Granite

150 x 150mm square sample of stone

Reference L5
NAME Ross of Mull
TYPE Granite
GEOLOGY Caledonian
COUNTY Strathclyde
COLOUR Warm red/pink
TEXTURE Medium grained. Quartz, feldspar, mica and hornblende
 BLOCK SIZE LXBXH (mm) Up to 3000mm in length
SUITABILITY Cladding, paving, kerbs, setts, monumental and engineering
 USES (1) Albert Memorial, London
 USES (2) Holborn Viaduct, London
 USES (3) Blackfriars Bridge, London
 USES (4) Westminster Bridge, London
Stone Names
Devonian, Igneous Tags:Scotland Stone, Stones of London

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