| Other Names | Azul Macaubas Quartzite, Azul Imperial, Blue Macaubas, Azul de Macauba, Azzurro Macaubas, Azul Macauba Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | 0.001 | |
| 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 |
Azul Macaubas Granite Panels by StonePly
Azul Macaubas Granite is defined by its linear veining, with fine to pronounced blue bands moving across a pale grey and white field. The directional pattern reads clearly at scale, with consistent horizontal movement that allows the stone to be oriented deliberately within a design. Variations in tone are subtle, giving the surface depth without disrupting the overall continuity of the veining.
The material lends itself to vertically oriented cladding systems where alignment of the veining can be controlled across adjacent panels. It is often considered for feature walls, large interior volumes, and exterior façade applications where the stone’s linear structure can reinforce architectural geometry and guide visual movement through a space.
Fabricated as a StonePly panel, Azul Macaubas Granite uses a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This assembly reduces overall weight while maintaining the exposed granite surface, allowing the material to be incorporated into vertical cladding systems with greater efficiency during installation.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Azul Macaubas 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.