| Other Names | African Tobacco | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Namibia | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | |
| Durability | Excellent | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Hardness | Excellent | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Staining Resistance | Good | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
African Rainbow Granite Panels by StonePly
African Rainbow Granite is a white granite layered with flowing gray movement and subtle taupe undertones. Elongated mineral formations and fine charcoal veining sweep diagonally across the surface, creating a dynamic pattern with strong visual rhythm.
African Rainbow Granite adapts well to contemporary façade systems, exterior architectural panels, and integrated site elements where a lighter palette is desired. Within interior environments, it lends clarity and movement to vertical surfaces such as expansive wall cladding and feature installations that benefit from directional energy.
Fabricated as a StonePly lightweight panel, African Rainbow Granite is laminated to an aluminum honeycomb backing to significantly reduce overall weight while preserving the depth and character of the stone. This fabrication method supports streamlined installation and dependable performance across a range of project conditions.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to African Rainbow Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
Additional Reading
Other than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, granite is the hardest natural stone. Granite is the preferred stone for exterior cladding as it is known for its strength and resistance to the elements. Unlike marble, granite is a very low maintenance choice for your building exterior; it is extremely resistant to heat, scratching, and stains.
Quarried all over the world, granite comes in a wide variety of colors. Typically you find granite finished with a high polish to show off the beautiful array of colors and natural grain. Granite's appearance is phenomenal for exterior applications or interior accents but can sometimes look too "busy" in confined spaces. To meet the need of current trends, granite can be honed, sandblasted, or have other textures applied to soften its natural tones and provide a very aesthetically pleasing panel.
Granite is not only found in commercial cladding applications but is a favorite for counter tops and flooring as well. The stone is extremely durable and easily maintained and cleaned. Being harder than marble and limestone, granite surpasses other stones in its ability to resist staining and acidic materials.
If your requirements call for a stone that has permanence, enduring texture and color, along with complete freedom from deterioration and maintenance, then granite is an ideal candidate for your project.