Copacabana Granite

Other NamesBlack Horse Granite, Skyfall Granite, Nero Exotico Granite, Maori Granite, Dalmata Granite
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginBrazil
AbsorptionLess than 2%
Abrasion ResistanceExcellent
Chemical ResistanceGood
DurabilityExcellent
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
HardnessExcellent
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Staining ResistanceGood
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Copacabana Granite Panels by StonePly

Copacabana Granite is defined by a deep black ground layered with elongated bands of white, ivory, and soft gray that move horizontally across the surface. These linear formations vary in thickness and continuity, creating a rhythm of dense and open passages, while subtle tonal shifts within the darker field introduce depth. The contrast between the dark matrix and lighter mineral veins produces a strong directional character with a refined, graphic clarity.

When aligned with long interior sightlines, Copacabana Granite reinforces spatial flow, using its horizontal movement to visually extend walls and frame architectural sequences. It can define feature partitions, wrap continuous vertical surfaces, or anchor key focal points within a space, where the contrast and banding introduce structure and intent rather than decoration, giving designers a tool to guide perception and movement.

StonePly fabricates Copacabana Granite as a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating panels with a consistent thickness and significantly reduced weight. This allows for precise integration into interior cladding systems, supporting controlled detailing, clean transitions, and a composed architectural language.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Copacabana 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.