Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Black Mosaic Gold Granite, Marinace Gold Granite, Giallo Marinace Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | Less than 2% | |
| 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 |
Black Marinace Gold Granite is composed of rounded pebble fragments in warm browns, taupes, grays, and charcoal tones, set within a darker matrix that anchors the composition. The varied size and coloration of each embedded stone create a dense, multi-tonal surface with a natural, conglomerate structure that reads as both textured and visually layered.
Across exterior conditions, it can be incorporated into façade systems, architectural cladding zones, or freestanding structural volumes where a more organic material expression is desired. Within interior environments, it lends itself to vertical cladding, feature installations, and defined architectural zones, where the variation in stone fragments introduces depth and a more tactile visual field.
Fabricated as a thin layer of Black Marinace Gold Granite bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, the material is significantly lighter than traditional full-thickness stone. This reduction in weight allows for easier handling and installation, while supporting a range of panel sizes and configurations that can be adapted to suit different project conditions and design intents.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Black Marinace Gold Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
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.