| Other Names | Alpinus White Granite, Branco Alpinus Granite, Alpen White Granite, Alpin White Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| 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 |
Alpinus Granite Panels by StonePly
Alpinus Granite is a creamy white granite with dramatic charcoal crystal clusters and angular mineral movement. Large feldspar fields in soft ivory are fractured by smoky quartz pockets, bold black crystalline formations, and subtle golden veining, creating a high-contrast surface with striking visual energy.
For exterior use, Alpinus Granite makes a powerful statement on contemporary building skins, architectural volumes, and expressive façade features where pattern and scale are meant to be seen. Inside, it elevates vertical installations such as lobby focal walls, hospitality feature elements, and signature commercial interiors, bringing texture and depth to refined design environments.
As a StonePly panel system, Alpinus Granite is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing to reduce weight while maintaining strength and dimensional stability. This fabrication method allows the dramatic patterning to be integrated into modern cladding assemblies with improved handling and installation efficiency.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Alpinus 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.